Medical Surgical RN
Wilmington, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Wilmington, NC 28401. Enjoy working in a vibrant coastal city known for its historic downtown, scenic Riverwalk, and easy access to beautiful nearby beaches while joining a fast-paced adult medical-surgical team caring for orthopedic trauma, general surgery, and neuro trauma patients in a supportive hospital setting.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical (Med/Surg)
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Wilmington, NC 28401
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3 scheduled shifts per week; 36 or 48 hours accepted
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,660 - $1,750
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6, with comfort required for ratios up to 1:6-7
• Float Requirement: Open to floating to similar Med/Surg units and alternate inpatient care areas
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: Unit orientation plus organizational education provided
• Charting System: Epic
• Work Environment: Adult Med/Surg unit with orthopedic trauma, general surgery overflow, and select neuro trauma patients

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Prior experience caring for adult Med/Surg, ortho trauma, general surgery, or telemetry patients strongly preferred
• BLS certification required
• ACLS preferred
• Experience with Epic documentation required
• Ability to manage heparin drips and dysrhythmias
• Skilled in IV starts, peripheral and central line care, PICC management, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Comfort with wound care, chest tubes, surgical drains, tracheostomy care, feeding tubes, and isolation precautions
• Must be comfortable with a fast-paced patient load and floating within the facility as needed
• Must be available to complete required pre-start testing, including EKG testing

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients with complex orthopedic and surgical needs
• Monitor and manage heparin infusions, telemetry rhythms, and other ordered therapies
• Perform and support bedside procedures such as IV initiation, line management, blood draws, and wound care
• Care for patients with chest tubes, surgical drains, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, and colostomy needs
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support safe, efficient patient care
• Prepare patients for recovery and support mobility, safety, and discharge readiness
• Maintain a professional, team-oriented approach while adapting to the needs of the unit

If you are an experienced Med/Surg RN looking for your next travel nurse job in the welcoming Wilmington, NC 28401 area, this opportunity offers a rewarding blend of challenge, collaboration, and professional growth in a scenic coastal setting. Apply now to join this healthcare team today.

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