Medical-Surgical Neuro RN
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Neuro Unit night shift position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and active ACLS and BLS certifications.

Details

• Neuro-focused Med/Surg unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes general medicine with a focus on neurological diagnoses
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• 13-week minimum contract length; longer contracts considered
• Travelers are required to float first
• Every other weekend required (approximately 5–6 weekend shifts per contract)
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred); Pyxis for medication management; SBAR for communication
• Manager-created scheduling

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license (license pending at time of consideration is acceptable)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but required prior to start)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of this health system must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Navy blue scrubs required; not provided
• 24-hour unit orientation provided, followed by weekly orientation sessions
• Approximately 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules required annually
• Neuro experience and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification are preferred; willingness to take on a charge nurse role is also preferred
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; RTO is not permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation
• Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be eligible at a different rate
• Travel pairs are allowed, but each must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules