Medical Surgical RN
Wilmington, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Medical Surgical RN

Overview

• Travel/Contract role in Wilmington, North Carolina
• 13-week contract
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 18:45–7:15
• 36 or 48 hours accepted
• Local candidates accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Med Surg (2 years of experience)
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Ortho Trauma experience
• Experience with Epic

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management
• Management of drips
• CVA
• Pre/Post Neuro Surgery
• Spinal cord injuries

Clinical Skills / Experience

• PCA
• Colostomy care
• Feeding tube care and management
• Blood product administration
• Central line care/management
• Peripheral line care/management
• Phlebotomy
• PICC line management
• IV starts
• Management of dysrhythmias
• O2 protocol management
• Non-invasive airway management
• Isolation precautions/PPE
• Traumatic brain injury
• Ortho trauma
• Surgical drains
• Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac)
• Nasal cannula
• Oral suctioning
• Tracheostomy management
• Wound care

Unit Details

• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatients holding
• Target ratio: 1:5–6
• Every other weekend required
• Navy scrubs

Patient Population / Diagnoses

• Severe injury to the bones, joints, and/or soft tissue
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spine injuries and pain
• Neurological trauma/nerve damage
• Subdural hematoma