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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for an Ortho Trauma/General Surgery unit requiring NC or compact RN license and 2 years of relevant experience.

Details

• Med/Surg unit specializing in Ortho Trauma/General Surgery with telemetry
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 18:45-07:15, 3x12 schedule
• 36 or 48 hour contracts accepted, 13-26 week contract lengths considered
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Float required to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding
• Patient population includes severe bone/joint/soft tissue injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spine injuries, neurological trauma, and subdural hematomas
• Uses Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR charting systems

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Ortho/Neuro/Trauma experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, blood product administration, central line blood draw, PICC line management, chest tube care, tracheostomy care, wound care/wound vac, and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for ortho trauma, neurological trauma, and general surgery patients
• Staff may be assigned to a Storm Team/Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations
• 12-hour unit orientation plus 16-hour organizational education required
• Navy or white scrubs required
• First time travelers accepted
• Previous PERM/PRN/EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before applying, with facility approval required
• Current travel per diem clinicians must choose between travel or per diem status, not both
• Up to 7 days of RTO auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO allowed during first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units and disclosed, with separate transportation
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate