Medical-Surgical RN, Neuro Unit
Wilmington, NC
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Neuro Unit)

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

Job Overview

• Work on a Neuro unit with patient diagnoses primarily in general medicine and neurology.
• Night shift available: 4 shifts of 12 hours each (18:45 to 7:15).
• Shift options: 36 or 48 hours per week; if 48 hours, overtime is billed only after 48 hours.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:6.
• Float requirement: Travelers float first.
• Weekend requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts (approximately every other weekend).
• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation.
• Contract staff expected to participate in Storm/Hurricane Teams and may be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Orientation: 24 hours.
• Scrubs color: Navy Blue.
• Unit systems used: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR.
• Scheduling: Manager schedules.
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications

• NIH Stroke Certification (annual completion preferred).
• Neuro experience preferred.
• Experience or willingness to learn the charge nurse role preferred.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including local county, federal court, national criminal database, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree earned.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required.
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) within 1 year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal. Declinations not accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or facility-specific declination form if negative/equivocal.
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 5 years and physician-signed TB questionnaire within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required annually; mask required if exemption approved.
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency (must score 82% or higher; three attempts allowed).
• Color blindness testing within 1 year via Relias.
• Employment application and references per Aya Healthcare requirements.

Orientation and Training

• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation checklist (8-10 hours for acute candidates).
• Medication Safety module completion required with certificate submission.
• Annual compliance training and facility-specific education modules required.
• Confidentiality agreement, hospital policies acknowledgment, and tobacco-free campus acknowledgment must be signed.
• Corporate ID and I-Learn account setup required prior to start, including proof of login.
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract (passport style, white background, business attire, no head coverings except glasses).

Additional Notes

• Travelers may be consolidated to centralized office mid-contract and preassigned to units as needed.
• Must be prepared to work in emergency response teams during disasters.
• Navy blue scrubs required on unit.
• No overtime billed until after 48 hours if working 48-hour shifts.
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions strictly enforced; violations may lead to contract cancellation.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with neuro or medical-surgical background seeking a travel contract in North Carolina with night shift availability and a focus on teamwork and patient safety.