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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring Epic proficiency and charge nurse capability on night shifts.

Details

• Hospital Med/Surg unit serving adult and geriatric general medical/surgical patients
• Daily census of approximately 43 patients with a target ratio of 1:6-7
• Specialized procedures include insulin drips, heparin drips, wound vac dressing changes, high-flow oxygen, and occasional short-term BiPAC with respiratory support - no additional training required
• No PCU-level patients on this unit
• Charting and medication systems include Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• Night shift: 12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15 (3x12s per week)
• Every other weekend required
• On-call required for pre-scheduled call shifts
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding areas
• Contract length of 13–26 weeks accepted

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must be proficient with insulin and heparin drips
• Current BLS certification required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• CPI certification preferred
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• Two manager or supervisor professional references required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but must be on file by start)
• Must be able to work holidays (minimum 2 out of 3 major holidays)

Additional Information

• Night shift travelers are required to take on a charge nurse role
• Travelers will be assigned to an Inclement Weather Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or natural disasters such as hurricanes; mid-contract redeployment to other units is possible during such events
• May care for COVID-positive patients
• Orientation is 24 hours; pre-start modules of approximately 8–10 hours are also required
• Navy scrubs required; not provided by the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible at a different rate
• Former permanent, PRN, or extended placement staff of this health system must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• No RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment (orientation); up to 7 days of RTO may be approved provided it does not fall on a holiday
• RTO cannot be negotiated or adjusted on-site after booking
• Travel pairs are welcome but must have independent transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Contracts of 36 or 48 hours per week are both accepted