Medical-Surgical Nurse (RN) - Salisbury, North Carolina

Deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic medical-surgical/telemetry unit specializing in stroke, respiratory illnesses, renal failure, wound care, and peritoneal dialysis management. This contract opportunity offers experience in a 32-bed unit supported by comprehensive clinical resources, including 24/7 hospitalists, intensivists, respiratory therapists, and robust telemetry monitoring technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care within a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio in a Level 3 Trauma center.
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation and manage non-titrating cardiac drips such as Cardizem and Amiodarone.
• Conduct wound care, drain/tube management, peripheral IV starts, and central line care.
• Collaborate with CNA staff for activities of daily living, mobility, and feeding support.
• Utilize EMR (Epic) and advanced unit-specific technologies, including virtual nursing for monitoring and medication administration.
• Participate in regional floating assignments within scope and receive pay during travel times between facilities.

Qualifications/Desired Experience:

• Valid RN license with minimum 2 years of med/surgical and telemetry nursing experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications.
• Skilled in telemetry basics and critical care protocols.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Willing to travel or relocate; permanent address must be outside a 50-mile radius of home unit.

Schedule: On-site, 12-hour night shifts, 5 days per week.

Contract Duration: February 9, 2026 - May 9, 2026.

Location Overview: This position is based in a community-focused hospital located in Salisbury, North Carolina. Salisbury combines small-town charm with access to urban amenities, offering comfortable living with cultural attractions, parks, and historical landmarks. The hospital environment features free parking and a supportive, patient-centered unit culture that values teamwork and engagement.

If you meet the qualifications and want to enhance your clinical expertise in a high-acuity setting, apply today to advance your nursing career in med/surgical telemetry care.