Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

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
• Assignment includes adults and geriatrics on a general medical/surgical unit with a daily census of ~43 patients
• Possible care of COVID-19 patients
• Traveler will be assigned to an Inclement Weather Team and may be required to work on Storm/Hurricane Teams during catastrophic events or disasters
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding is required
• Call required if assigned to a prescheduled call shift
• Weekend work every other weekend and holiday work required
• Charge nurse role preferred for night travelers

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 American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Ability to manage heparin drips

Preferred Qualifications

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

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Patient diagnoses: General medical/surgical adult and geriatric patients
• Special procedures include:

  • Heparin drips
  • Wound VAC dressing changes
  • High flow oxygen therapy
  • Occasional short-term BiPAP respiratory support (no additional training required)
• No PCU-level patients on this unit
• Unit systems: PYXIS (medication), EPIC (documentation), SBAR (communication)

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-specific education prior to or shortly after start
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (for North Carolina travel candidates)

Compliance & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months of start
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (with exceptions for past positive TB)
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (facility-specific declination form if applicable)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season; mask required if exempt
• Physical exam not required for this crisis assignment
• Must complete required competency exams including medication test/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Shift: 12-hour nights, 18:45 – 07:15
• 13 to 26 weeks contract length accepted
• Must be able to work holidays and every other weekend
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations required
• Call required if assigned to call shifts
• Assigned to Inclement Weather Team and may be required to report during storms or disasters

Additional Notes

• Scrubs: Navy color, not provided by facility
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract (passport-style photo on white background, business attire)
• Must complete Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials to avoid start delays
• Must sign confidentiality agreement and hospital policies acknowledgment forms
• Radiation badge not required for this unit

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel nursing assignment.