Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring Epic proficiency, trauma-focused patient care skills, and comfort with 1:6-7 patient ratios on night shifts.

Details

• Inpatient Medical-Surgical unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes traumatic bone, joint, and soft tissue injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spine injuries, subdural hematomas, and neurological trauma
• Patient ratio of 1:6-7
• 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15), 3 shifts per week; 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• Contract length of 13–26 weeks
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding areas
• Charting via Epic (experience required); unit also uses Pyxis and SBAR communication
• Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Mid-contract consolidation to a centralized office with pre-assignment to units as needed may occur

Requirements

• Active RN license — NC or compact state license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience within the last 5 years
• Epic EMR experience required
• Required clinical skills: heparin drips, PCA management, colostomy care, feeding tube care and management, blood product administration, central line care/management, peripheral line care/management, phlebotomy, PICC line management, IV starts, dysrhythmia management, O2 protocol management, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions/PPE, traumatic brain injury care, ortho trauma care, surgical drains, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac), nasal cannula, oral suctioning, tracheostomy management, and wound care
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• Comfort with 1:6-7 patient ratios required

Additional Information

• ACLS certification preferred
• Preferred skills include interpretation of dysrhythmias, pre/post hemodialysis management, drip management, CVA care, pre/post neuro surgery care, and spinal cord injury management
• Unit orientation consists of 12 hours of unit-specific orientation and 16 hours of organizational education
• Navy scrubs required
• No RTO is permitted after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in contract cancellation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration