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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical/Surgical Night position requiring Epic proficiency and comfort with a 1:6-7 patient ratio in a trauma-focused inpatient setting.

Details

• Inpatient Medical/Surgical unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes traumatic brain injuries, subdural hematomas, spinal/spine injuries, orthopedic trauma, and neurological trauma
• Patient ratio of 1:6-7
• 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Every other weekend required
• Float requirement to similar units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding areas
• 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• Contract length of 13–26 weeks
• Epic (required) and Pyxis used on unit

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• BLS required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience within the last 5 years
• Epic documentation experience required
• Must be able to manage heparin drips, PCAs, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, IV starts, and phlebotomy
• Required skills include colostomy care, feeding tube management, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac), tracheostomy management, wound care, oral suctioning, nasal cannula, O2 protocol management, non-invasive airway management, dysrhythmia management, isolation precautions/PPE, and traumatic brain injury care
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but required before start)

Additional Information

• ACLS, dysrhythmia interpretation, CVA management, pre/post hemodialysis, pre/post neuro surgery experience, spinal cord injury care, and drip management are preferred
• Orientation consists of 12 hours of unit orientation and 16 hours of organizational education; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules required (non-paid); modules must be completed annually
• Navy scrubs required
• Candidate must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays; RTO may not fall on holidays
• Contract staff will be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Mid-contract unit consolidation or reassignment may occur based on facility needs
• Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a different pay rate
• Travel pairs are permitted provided each traveler has their own transportation and is comfortable with potentially different schedules
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply