Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• Must be able to work holidays.
• Possible care of COVID-19 patients.
• Assigned to an Inclement Weather Team (Storm/Hurricane Team) and may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Call required if scheduled on call shifts.
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding.
• Weekend assignment every other weekend.
• Charge nurse role required for night shift travelers.

Shift Details

• 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6-7
• 36 or 48 hours per week accepted (no OT billed until after 48 hours if working 48 hours)

Patient Population

• Adults and geriatrics
• General Medical/Surgical patients
• Daily census approximately 43 patients

Unit & Clinical Details

• Care includes insulin and heparin drips, wound vac dressing changes, high flow oxygen, and occasional short-term BiPAP respiratory support.
• No PCU level patients on this unit.
• Documentation and medication systems: EPIC, PYXIS, SBAR.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience administering insulin drips
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification.
• Charge nurse experience.

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 24 hours.
• Must complete required facility-specific education and compliance training prior to or at start.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass background checks and drug screening within 6 months of start.
• Required health documents include up-to-date immunizations and TB screening.
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• Must complete facility-specific mandatory education and safety training.
• Photo ID for badge required prior to start.
• Must be able to work holidays and be flexible with scheduling based on unit needs.

Notes

• No scrubs provided; navy scrubs recommended.
• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is not allowed and may result in cancellation.
• Candidates may be assigned to multiple units as needed during the contract.

This position is ideal for RNs with solid med/surg experience who are comfortable working night shifts, managing complex drips, and adapting to dynamic clinical environments including disaster response teams.