Med Surg RN
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring EPIC experience and NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with a daily census of approximately 43
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Performs heparin drips, wound vac dressing changes, and high flow oxygen therapy
• Occasional short-term BiPap respiratory support (no additional training required)
• No PCU-level patients on this unit
• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts, 18:45-07:15
• 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• 13-26 week contract options available
• Assigned to every other weekend
• Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding
• Call required if placed on a prescheduled call shift
• Uses PYXIS and EPIC for medication and documentation, and SBAR for communication
• Charge role preferred for night shift travelers

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• BLS certification required; CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• EPIC experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred, especially for night shift
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV insulin protocols, peripheral line care, and surgical drain management preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provides direct medical-surgical nursing care including medication administration, wound care, and respiratory support
• May be assigned to an Inclement Weather Team and required to work during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters
• Must be able to work holidays and work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Possibility of caring for COVID-positive patients
• Unit orientation is 24 hours
• Scrubs are navy colored and not provided by the facility
• All travelers and staff must attend monthly unit team meetings, with additional meetings for night shift staff the following Friday morning
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before applying and must disclose prior employment details
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
• Up to 7 days RTO can be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units with separate transportation