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

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Night Shift)

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

Job Overview

• Primarily caring for medical-surgical patients with oncology history.
• Patient diagnoses include AKI, Sepsis, Cancer, Septic shock, Malignant Neoplasms, ARF, Encephalopathy, Diabetic foot ulcers, and more.
• Administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy (IV, PO, or injection) may be required.
• Typical patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:6 (may increase during high census).
• Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 18:45 to 7:15).
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required.
• Call Requirement: Must be available for call if called off on a prescheduled shift.
• Float Requirement: Floating to similar units and alternate inpatient care locations (e.g., inpatient holding in the ED) is required.
• Storm/Hurricane Team: Contract staff may be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters and may be preassigned to different units as needed.
• Attendance to monthly staff meetings is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience, with Med/Surg experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Skills and clinical experience including:

  • Colostomy care
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line blood draws
  • PICC line management
  • Management of surgical drains
  • Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)

Orientation & Unit Details

• Orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts).
• Daily census: Approximately 42 patients.
• Unit systems: PYXIS (medication), EPIC (documentation), SBAR (communication).
• Scrubs: Navy blue and white.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months required for clinical candidates.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; additional documentation required if past positive.
• Required immunizations/vaccinations: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella. Declinations require appropriate documentation.
• Physical exam and references required per travel agency standards.
• Mandatory completion of facility-specific education modules and compliance training.
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract (passport-style photo on white background).
• Must complete medication safety training and confidentiality agreement.
• Must complete annual flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask-wearing requirement.
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (for North Carolina travel candidates).
• Must complete annual compliance and facility-specific mandatory education.
• Must complete Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials to avoid start delays.

Additional Notes

• No return-to-office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation.
• Shifts called out must be made up with rescheduled shifts.
• Contract staff will be assigned equally with home unit staff to ensure patient coverage.
• Radiation badges are not required for this role.

This position is ideal for Med/Surg RNs with oncology experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in North Carolina with a 13-week contract.