Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Neuro Unit
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Neuro Unit)

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

Unit & Job Details

• Unit Type: Neuro Unit with focus on neurological patient care and general medicine diagnoses
• Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:45 to 7:15)
• Hours per Week: 36 (36 or 48 hours accepted)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Float Requirement: Yes, travelers float first
• Weekend Requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts (approximately every other weekend)
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs (not provided)
• Systems Used: Pyxis (medication), EPIC (documentation), SBAR (communication)
• Scheduling: Manager schedules
• Additional: Contract staff may be assigned to Storm/Hurricane Teams and required to work during catastrophic events or disasters. Mid-contract unit reassignments possible.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including:

  • Local county, federal court, national criminal database, DOJ sex offender search
  • Education verification for highest degree specific to nursing profession
• Drug screening required within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines each)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or facility-specific declination)
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray within 5 years and physician-signed TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
• Annual compliance and facility-specific education modules required

Documentation & Orientation Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific orientation and education checklists (approx. 8-10 hours for acute care)
• Confidentiality agreement, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, hospital policies acknowledgment required
• Photo for badge required (passport style, white background, business attire)
• Must complete medication safety training and submit certificate of completion
• Must complete Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials
• Employment application and references required (2 professional references within 3 years)
• Performance evaluation required if worked with agency over 1 year

Additional Notes

• RTO (Request Time Off) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs may lead to cancellation
• Travelers float first when required to float
• Must be prepared to work in emergency or disaster situations as part of Storm/Hurricane Teams
• Internal facility policies and training must be followed strictly

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience, preferably with neuro skills or interest, who is comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced neuro unit and is willing to participate in emergency response teams. First-time travel nurses are welcome.