Surgical Short Stay RN
Wilmington, NC
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 3x12 night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM | 13-26 week contract available | Every other weekend required (12 weekend night shifts per contract) | Float required as needed to inpatient surgery floors, holding areas, or medical floors

Highlights:

• 12-bed specialized unit caring for adult surgical patients with less than 24-hour stays, pre-op patients, and inpatient surgical admissions
• Diverse case mix including colorectal, endoscopic, general, GYN, maxillofacial, neurologic, orthopedic, plastic, urologic, and vascular surgical patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 across all shifts
• EPIC charting system preferred; 24 hours of orientation provided
• Experience with specialized equipment including BD Alaris Infusion Systems, wound vac systems, JP drains, and CBI
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams

Requirements:

• Active North Carolina or Compact RN license
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience required
• Short stay or 23-hour observation unit experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• EPIC experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Ability to work holidays and storm/hurricane team assignments as needed
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off per contract (no holiday requests)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a fast-paced surgical short stay unit where you'll care for a diverse patient population across multiple surgical specialties. This role offers excellent experience in post-operative care, patient turnover management, and collaboration with a full interdisciplinary team. With the majority of patients staying less than 24 hours, you'll develop strong assessment and discharge planning skills while working in a dynamic environment that bridges PACU recovery and inpatient surgical care.