Travel Contract

NICU RN
Wilmington, NC
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

$1,805/week

Posted Today

Overview

Start Date12/14/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,805/week

Benefits

Guaranteed Hours
Relocation bonus
Retention bonus
Weekly pay
Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
401k retirement plan
Holiday Pay
Discount program

Description

There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.

Most of them can submit you to a job.

The difference is what happens after you click apply.

At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.

We do the boring stuff well.

We answer fast.

We tell the truth.

We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.

And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.

We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.

We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.

That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.

Our rule is simple:

No one gets burned.

If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.

We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.

Registered Nurse – NICU (Night)

Overview

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: 13 weeks (13-26 weeks accepted)
Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45-07:15), 36 hours per week
Ratio: 1:2-3
Weekends: Every other weekend
Local candidates: Accepted
Prior travel experience: Not required. First-time travelers are considered depending on experience.
Scheduling: Determined by the manager
Scrubs: Navy blue
Orientation: 24 hours (two 12-hour clinical shifts)

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (2 years of experience)
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience working with NICU Level 3 patients
Experience working with Neonate patients
Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
Experience with phototherapy for severe hyperbilirubinemia
Colostomy/ileostomy management and care
Breastfeeding support
Experience with umbilical line (UAC/UVC) management
Experience with arterial lines
Experience with central line management
IV insertion skills

Unit Details

Unit: 45-bed NICU, all private rooms; levels of care are not separated
Average daily census: 41
Patients: Prematurity (22 weeks gestation to term), persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), neonatal therapeutic hypothermia/whole-body cooling, surgical neonates, and critically ill neonates requiring Level III NICU care
Unit systems: Pyxis (medication), Epic (documentation), SBAR (communication)
Support: Neonatologist on call 24 hours, two NNPs for overnight coverage, in-house pediatric surgery 24/7, and interpretation services, IV teams, pharmacy, physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, and unit secretary

Float and Deployment

Float scope: Mother/Baby, Labor, and Pediatrics, for appropriate patients
Storm/Hurricane Team: Contract staff will be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team. They may be required to report during a catastrophic event, mass casualty, or disaster. Mid-contract consolidation to a centralized office may occur, and staff may be preassigned to units.

Pre-Start Requirements

Background check: Completed within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived in the last 7 years. Includes county and federal court checks, national criminal database, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for the highest profession-specific degree.
Exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, within 90 days of start
North Carolina searches: Division of Medical Assistance search and NC Health Care Personnel Registry search, within 90 days before start
Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
TB screening: PPD, QuantiFERON-Gold, or T-SPOT within 1 year of start. A positive result requires further testing and documentation. Per diem candidates need a QuantiFERON-Gold or T-SPOT within 90 days before start.
Physical exam: Within 1 year of start
Immunity documentation: Rubeola (measles), mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B, by titer or vaccine series. Declinations are not accepted for measles, mumps, rubella, or varicella.
Flu vaccine: Required. Exemption requests require medical or religious documentation and are reviewed case by case.
Fit testing: Required, using an N95 mask within 1 year of start or completion of PAPR training
References: 2 professional references within 3 years of start (required by the agency; the facility requests references with applications)
Facility onboarding: Confidentiality agreement, education roster, tobacco-free campus acknowledgment, medication safety certificate, annual compliance training, hospital policies acknowledgment, employment application, and corporate ID/online learning account setup, completed before start
Not required: Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (listed as not required for NICU)

Employer

Wayward Medical

About

Wayward Sounds...

Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.

Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.

We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.

Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.

Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.

Built for travelers who want:

Rural adventure
A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
A career that feels meaningful

Response timewithin an hour

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About Wilmington, NC

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Wilmington, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Summer average high: 89°F, average low: 70°F.
Winter average high: 58°F, average low: 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Wilmington, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the off-peak tourist seasons.

Transportation

Wilmington is car-friendly, with relatively low traffic congestion.
Public transportation options are limited, but there are some bus routes available.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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