Medical-Surgical Charge 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 36 or 48 hours accepted per week
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6-7
• Charge nurse role required for night travelers
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding
• Assigned to every other weekend and must be able to work holidays
• May care for COVID-19 patients
• Assigned to Inclement Weather Team and expected to work on Storm/Hurricane Teams during catastrophic events or disasters

Patient Population

• Adults and geriatrics
• General medical/surgical patients
• Daily census approximately 43 patients

Unit & Clinical Details

• Care includes insulin and 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
• Documentation and medication systems: EPIC, PYXIS, SBAR

Required Qualifications

• Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• EPIC experience required
• BCLS certification required
• Must be able to take care of insulin and heparin drips
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• CPI certification preferred
• Must pass Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 72 hours of start (minimum 82% score required)
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Able to work holidays and weekends as scheduled
• No prior travel experience required (1st time travelers accepted)

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• Must complete facility-specific mandatory education and compliance training
• Must complete medication safety training prior to or shortly after start
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (approx. 8-10 hours for acute candidates)
• Must complete annual flu vaccination or approved exemption documentation
• Must complete required background checks and health screenings (including TB test, immunizations, drug screening)

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work during inclement weather and disaster situations
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations required
• Call required if scheduled on call shifts
• Must be able to work every other weekend and holidays
• Must provide photo ID and complete all required facility-specific documentation prior to start

Notes

• Scrubs: Navy color (not provided)
• Physical exam and certain health documents required as per travel healthcare standards
• Drug testing within 6 months of start required
• Flu vaccination or exemption required during flu season
• Background checks must be current within specified timeframes
• Candidate must complete all required competency exams and certifications as outlined

This position is ideal for RNs with medical-surgical experience who are comfortable working night shifts, charge nurse responsibilities, and flexible scheduling including holidays and weekends. Prior travel experience is not required.