Neuro Medical-Surgical RN
Wilmington, NC
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Neuro Unit)

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 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
• Night shift only (18:45 – 7:15), 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• Weekend requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts (approximately every other weekend)
• Orientation: 24 hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with at least 1 year of recent Med Surg experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

• NIH Stroke Certification (annual completion if required)
• Neuro experience preferred
• Experience or willingness to learn charge nurse role

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Night shift, 12-hour shifts
• 36 or 48 hours per week; overtime only billed after 48 hours
• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs may lead to cancellation
• Contract staff expected to participate in Storm/Hurricane Teams and may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters
• Possible mid-contract reassignment to centralized office or other units as needed

Orientation & Training Requirements

• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• Medication safety training and competency exam required prior to start
• Facility-specific education modules and compliance training required (may take 8-10 hours for acute care)
• Confidentiality agreement, hospital policies acknowledgment, and other facility-specific documents must be completed prior to start
• Candidates must complete Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials to avoid start delays

Dress Code & Uniform

• Scrubs: Navy blue (not provided)

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience not required
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel/per diem acute care RNs
• Must submit a passport-style photo on a solid white background for badge creation immediately after signing contract
• Candidates must be prepared for competency exams and possible remediation related to EKG and medication knowledge
• Radiation badge not required for this position

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 shifts.