Med Surg Neuro RN
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Medical Surgical - Neuro night shift position requiring 2+ years of experience and an active NC or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Medical Surgical - Neuro unit of a hospital setting
• Patient population includes neuro surgical procedures and neuro diagnoses
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15
• 36 or 48 hour weekly options available
• Contract lengths of 13-26 weeks accepted
• Uses Pyxis, SBAR, and EPIC systems for medication, documentation, and communication
• Manager-based scheduling
• Floating required within or near the facility
• 12-16 weekend shifts required per contract, with some flexibility available
• May be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, pending license accepted at submission
• BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• ACLS and CPI certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Neuro experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Skills in neurological/psychiatric care, CVA management, telemetry, IV therapy, and peripheral line management required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide medical surgical nursing care to patients with neurological diagnoses and post-surgical neuro needs
• Complete 2 orientation shifts on the unit following hospital-based orientation
• Navy scrubs required
• Must complete approximately 8-10 hours of acute care modules prior to start and annually
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a lower rate
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before applying, with facility approval required
• Current travel per diem clinicians must choose between per diem or travel contract status
• Travel pairs allowed if placed on different units and disclosed at submission
• RTO up to 7 days can be auto-approved excluding holidays, with no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• No additional RTO requests permitted after signing