Medical Surgical RN
Wilmington, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a collaborative surgical care team as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel nursing contract in Wilmington, North Carolina. Care for adult surgical patients in a 12-bed Surgical Short Stay unit while enjoying Wilmington’s welcoming coastal setting, vibrant riverfront, historic charm, and nearby beaches.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660–$1,750
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adults with a variety of surgical diagnoses
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; approximately 12 weekend night shifts during the contract
• Floating: May be required to support inpatient surgery floors, inpatient holding areas, or medical-surgical units
• Orientation: 24 hours

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a compact state
• At least 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Previous Surgical Short Stay or 23-hour observation unit experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Recent experience caring for adult surgical patients
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Comfort caring for a 1:6 patient assignment and floating as needed
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and required holidays
• Ability to complete required pre-start testing and education within designated timelines

Medical-Surgical Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients before and after surgical procedures
• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and manage short-stay admissions of less than 24 hours
• Care for patients undergoing colorectal, general, gynecologic, neurologic, orthopedic, plastic, urologic, vascular, thoracic, and other surgical procedures
• Perform focused nursing assessments, administer medications, monitor telemetry, and recognize changes in patient condition
• Manage IV therapy, blood products, PCA, insulin protocols, surgical drains, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, and continuous bladder irrigation as applicable
• Provide wound care, including management of surgical wounds and wound vacuum systems
• Use clinical judgment to escalate concerns and activate rapid response or emergency interventions when indicated
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, IV services, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record
• Promote a safe, compassionate, and efficient patient experience throughout the perioperative and short-stay process

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse travel contract in Wilmington, North Carolina, and join a dedicated adult surgical care team.

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