Medical Surgical RN - Neuro Unit
Wilmington, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral 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 and general medicine
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Shift: Nights (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 18:45 to 7:15)
• Weekly hours: 36 (36 or 48 hours accepted)
• Weekend requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts (approximately every other weekend)
• Float requirement: Yes, travelers float first
• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team/Hurricane Team and expected to work during catastrophic events or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

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

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Must complete color blindness testing within 1 year prior to start
• Must complete facility-specific education modules and compliance training prior to start
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (for North Carolina travel candidates)
• Must complete annual compliance and facility-specific mandatory education

Licensing & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license for North Carolina required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Certification recommended
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM) not required for this unit unless specified

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility policy
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) within 1 year prior to start; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Required immunizations or titers with boosters as needed:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination form if titer negative/equivocal)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask-wearing requirement
• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Manager schedules shifts
• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• Scrubs: Navy blue (not provided)
• Must be able to work night shifts and float as needed

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit a passport-style photo on a white background for badge creation prior to start
• Candidates will be assigned a corporate ID and must complete I-Learn login and training within 24 hours of receiving credentials to avoid start delays
• Contract staff may be consolidated or reassigned mid-contract as needed
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel acute care RNs
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and uploaded prior to start

This position is ideal for RNs with neuro or med-surg experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in North Carolina with a focus on neurological patient care.