Medical Surgical RN
Wilmington, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel RN opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina: join a fast-paced Medical Surgical unit providing high-quality bedside care to adult and geriatric patients in a supportive acute-care hospital setting.

Join a strong Med/Surg nursing team in Wilmington, North Carolina, a welcoming coastal city known for its historic charm, scenic riverfront, and easy access to beaches. This travel nurse job offers the chance to care for adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative acute-care environment where teamwork, adaptability, and strong clinical skills are valued. If you enjoy delivering excellent patient care and thrive in a dynamic hospital setting, this is a great opportunity to grow your medical-surgical nursing experience.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical (Med/Surg)
• Position: Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Wilmington, NC
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660 - $1,750
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 4x12-hour nights, 18:45 - 07:15
• Hours Per Week: 36 hours, with 48-hour options accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work holidays
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Setting: Adult and geriatric Med/Surg unit
• Charting System: Epic
• Floating: Required to similar units and alternate inpatient holding areas as needed

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state; pending license may be accepted for submission
• Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience
• First-time travelers may be considered
• BLS certification required
• Epic experience required
• EKG testing must be passed prior to start
• Ability to manage a patient ratio of 1:6 to 1:7
• Must be comfortable working holidays, weekends, and a flexible schedule
• Team-oriented approach with strong communication and professionalism
• Open to float within and near the facility as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric Medical Surgical patients
• Monitor and manage common medical-surgical conditions, treatments, and patient progress
• Perform and support care such as heparin drip management, wound vac dressing changes, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Assist with limited short-term BiPAP support when needed
• Administer medications, maintain IV access, and support telemetry and dysrhythmia monitoring
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support safe patient outcomes
• Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively using SBAR
• Adapt to changing unit needs, including floating assignments and schedule flexibility
• Participate in unit meetings and contribute to a positive team culture
• Maintain a professional, patient-centered approach in every interaction

Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse job in Wilmington, NC and take the next step in your Med/Surg nursing career.

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