Medical-Surgical Neuro RN
Wilmington, NC
Wayward Medical
4x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Neuro Unit)

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Neuro unit with a focus on neurological patient care within a general medicine setting
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:6
• Unit systems include Pyxis (medication), EPIC (documentation), and SBAR (communication)
• Float requirement: Travelers float first
• Weekend shifts: 5-6 per contract (approximately every other weekend)
• Shift: Night shift, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (18:45 to 7:15), 36 or 48 hours accepted (no OT billed until after 48 hours)
• Orientation: 24 hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Neuro experience preferred
• Experience or willingness to learn charge nurse role preferred

Job Expectations & Requirements

• No RTO (Return to Office) after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation
• Contract staff expected to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team during catastrophic events or disasters
• May be reassigned mid-contract to other units as needed
• Scrubs: Navy blue (not provided)

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification (highest degree specific to profession) required within 90 days of start
• Drug screening: 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 required
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or facility-specific declination if negative/equivocal
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
• Completion of facility-specific education modules and compliance training prior to start
• Completion of medication safety training with certificate of completion
• Completion of Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (for NC travel candidates)
• Confidentiality agreement, hospital policies acknowledgment, and tobacco-free campus acknowledgment required
• Photo for badge required (passport style, white background, business attire)
• Must complete Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (not required by facility but required by agency)

Additional Notes

• Internal policy prohibits working out RTO onsite
• Candidates must be prepared to work in a fast-paced neuro unit with a teamwork approach
• Candidates may be required to complete additional competency exams as applicable
• Candidates must be flexible to float and work weekends as scheduled

This position is ideal for RNs with neuro or medical-surgical experience seeking a travel contract in a neuro-focused acute care setting on night shift.