Medical Surgical RN
Wilmington, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,867/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Wilmington, NC. Join a fast-paced adult med/surg team supporting ortho trauma and general surgery patients in a dynamic coastal North Carolina healthcare setting.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing / Med-Surg RN
- Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
- Setting: Adult medical-surgical unit with ortho trauma and general surgery overflow
- Employment Type: Travel Contract
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: 36 hours per week; 3x12 night shifts
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
- Floating: Required to similar medical-surgical units and nearby inpatient holding areas as needed
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660-$1,750
- Orientation: Comprehensive unit and organizational orientation provided
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience within the last 5 years
- Active Registered Nurse license
- BLS certification required
- Epic charting experience required
- Experience caring for patients with orthopedic trauma, surgical, and neuro-related needs
- Ability to manage a patient ratio of 1:5-6
- Ability to support heparin drips, PCA therapy, wound care, chest tubes, central line care, and feeding tube management
- Experience with dysrhythmia management and telemetry nursing preferred
- Open to floating within and near the facility as needed
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- NC or Compact RN license pending is acceptable for submission
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
- Monitor and manage patients recovering from orthopedic trauma, neuro trauma, and general surgery procedures
- Administer medications and therapies, including heparin infusions and PCA support
- Perform and assist with wound care, chest tube management, central line care, and IV therapy
- Support patients with tracheostomy care, feeding tubes, oxygen therapy, and isolation precautions
- Document accurately and efficiently in Epic electronic health record (EHR)
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support safe, efficient patient care
- Maintain a calm, adaptable approach in a busy, high-acuity hospital environment
Why Apply
- Travel nursing opportunity in a desirable Wilmington, North Carolina location
- Supportive orientation and onboarding for medical-surgical nurses
- Great fit for experienced Med-Surg RNs seeking a coastal North Carolina healthcare job
- First-time travel nurses encouraged to apply
Apply now to join this Medical-Surgical RN travel contract in Wilmington, NC and advance your healthcare career today.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Wilmington, NC
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Wilmington, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Wilmington is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high: 89°F, average low: 70°F.
- Winter average high: 58°F, average low: 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Wilmington, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the off-peak tourist seasons.
- Wilmington is car-friendly, with relatively low traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are limited, but there are some bus routes available.
- Wilmington has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen from the many trees and plants in the area.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Wilmington.
- Wilmington offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic downtown area, visiting museums, enjoying fresh seafood at local restaurants, and engaging in outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing.
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