Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15) with target nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:6-7.
• Must be able to work holidays and every other weekend.
• May be assigned to care for COVID-19 patients.
• Assigned to Inclement Weather Team and expected to participate in Storm/Hurricane Team duties during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding is required.
• Charge nurse role required for night travelers.

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Adult and geriatric general medical-surgical patients.
• Daily census approximately 43 patients.
• Unit includes care involving:

  • Insulin drips
  • Heparin drips
  • Wound vac dressing changes
  • High flow oxygen
  • Occasional short-term BiPAP respiratory support (no additional training required)
• No PCU level patients on this unit.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
• Charge nurse experience

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• Must complete required facility-specific education and compliance training prior to start.
• Must complete medication safety training and other mandatory modules as required.

Additional Requirements

• Call required if scheduled on call shifts.
• Must be able to work holidays and participate in emergency response teams during inclement weather or disasters.
• Must comply with all background checks, health screenings, and immunization requirements including:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Required immunizations or titers (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella)
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
  • Drug screening within 6 months of start
• Must provide photo ID and complete all required documentation for credentialing and badge issuance.

Scheduling & Shift Details

• 12-hour night shifts, 36 or 48 hours per week accepted (no overtime billed until after 48 hours).
• Contract length: 13 weeks.
• Weekend and holiday work required.

Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite. Excessive call-offs or RTO may result in cancellation.
• Travelers may be reassigned mid-contract based on facility needs.

This position is ideal for a Medical Surgical RN with solid EPIC experience, comfortable working night shifts, and willing to participate in emergency response teams. Prior travel experience is not required.