Registered Nurse - ED Holding in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse - ED Holding Location: Wilmington, NC Start Date: 03-02-2026 End Date: 06-01-2026 Contract Type: Travel Contract Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour shifts per week (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), typically 36 hours/week; manager schedules with every-other-weekend requirement; orientation includes a 12-hour unit orientation Hours per Week: 36 Candidate Pay Rate: $53 per hour About United Health Care Staffing At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal. Roles & Responsibilities • Provide high-quality MS/Telemetry nursing care for adult patients boarding in the ED holding area • Continuously monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias, initiating appropriate interventions • Manage dysrhythmias and participate in Rapid Response/Code teams as needed to protect patient safety • Administer blood products, IV medications and titratable infusions following protocols such as heparin and insulin • Perform peripheral line care, PICC management, central line blood draws and phlebotomy with competence • Deliver respiratory support including CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC and non-invasive airway management; assist with chest tube care • Provide tracheostomy care and oral suctioning for complex airway patients • Document accurately in Epic and use Pyxis for medication administration while communicating via SBAR • Float to ED and MedSurg areas as needed and adjust to changing patient acuity in a fast-paced environment • Participate in facility emergency response plans, including Storm/Hurricane or mass casualty assignments Qualifications • Valid RN license for the state of North Carolina (active and in good standing) • Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience with MS/Telemetry or PCU/Stepdown exposure • Current BLS and ACLS certifications (required) • Must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty • Comfort and proficiency with Epic charting and Pyxis medication systems • Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and rapid response workflow • Ability to float between ED holding, MedSurg and PCU level patients and work nights reliably Knowledge & Skills • Telemetry monitoring and remote telemetry systems • Interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias • Peripheral and central line care, PICC line management, phlebotomy • Blood product administration and titratable infusion protocols • Airway support skills: CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy care and suctioning • Arterial blood gas interpretation and oxygen therapy modalities • Familiarity with Epic, Pyxis and SBAR communication • Ability to work in a high-turnover, fast-paced ED inpatient holding environment with complex adult patients Benefits • Supportive travel assignment with hands-on onboarding so you hit the floor confident and capable • Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy • Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials up to date • Paid time off so you can recharge after intense but rewarding shifts • Travel reimbursement and housing support for your assignment logistics • Referral bonus program — bring a great teammate and get rewarded • A collaborative team that values your skills, safety and work-life balance • Opportunities for clinical growth working with high-acuity, diverse adult patient populations Travel Perks: Explore Wilmington, NC Wilmington is a great base for a travel assignment. Enjoy nearby beaches like Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach for sunrise runs, paddleboarding or relaxing weekends. Stroll the historic Riverwalk, tour the Battleship North Carolina, explore Airlie Gardens or sample local breweries and coastal seafood downtown. For quick getaways, Fort Fisher and the scenic Cape Fear area are an easy drive. Plenty of outdoor recreation, live arts and a charming historic district make off-shift hours fun and restorative. Apply Now Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - ED Holding? Let's get you moving forward! Send your resume to jobs@uhcstaffing.com or call us at 408-441-9200 today. Hashtags #RegisteredNurseJobs #WilmingtonNCJobs #TravelNurse #TelemetryNurse #EDHolding #NightShiftNurse #UHCCareers #HealthcareJobs #EpicNurse #RNJobs