Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical
Wilmington, NC
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Night shift (12-hour shifts, 18:45 – 07:15), 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6-7
• Charge nurse role required for night travelers
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding required
• Assigned to every other weekend and must work holidays
• May care for COVID-19 patients
• Assigned to Inclement Weather Team and Storm/Hurricane Team; may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters
• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics, general medical/surgical patients, daily census ~43
• Special procedures include insulin and heparin drips, wound vac dressing changes, high flow oxygen, occasional short-term BiPAP respiratory support (no additional training needed)
• No PCU level patients on this unit
• Unit systems: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR communication

Required Qualifications

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

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• Must attend monthly unit team meetings (scheduled monthly, with additional meetings for night shift staff)
• Must complete facility-specific education modules and compliance training as required
• Must complete medication safety training and other required facility education prior to or during assignment
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (for North Carolina travel candidates)

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• Call required if assigned to prescheduled call shifts
• Must be able to float to similar units and alternate care locations
• Must be able to work holidays and every other weekend
• RTO (request time off) after booking is not allowed onsite; excessive call-offs or RTO may lead to cancellation
• May be consolidated to centralized office mid-contract and reassigned as needed

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (or proof of past positive with appropriate documentation)
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start
• Physical exam not required for crisis travelers
• Must complete background checks and verifications as required
• Must complete color blindness testing within 1 year prior to start
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam and other competency exams as required
• Must complete annual flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask-wearing requirement
• Must complete confidentiality agreement, hospital policies acknowledgment, and other facility-specific documents

Documentation & Compliance

• Required documents include:

  • Photo ID (passport-style photo on white background for badge)
  • Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
  • Education verification for highest degree earned
  • References or performance evaluations as applicable
  • Drug screen and immunization records
  • Signed job description and confidentiality agreement
  • Proof of completion of required training modules and certifications

Additional Notes

• Scrubs: Navy color, not provided by facility
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, general medical/surgical environment with adult and geriatric patients
• May be required to respond to inclement weather and disaster situations as part of the Storm/Hurricane Team
• Must be flexible with floating and scheduling needs based on unit requirements

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with solid medical-surgical experience, EPIC proficiency, and the ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends in a dynamic hospital environment. Prior travel experience is not required.