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

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

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

Job Overview

• Provide nursing care for adult and geriatric general medical/surgical patients (daily census ~43).
• Possible care of COVID-19 patients.
• Assigned to Inclement Weather Team and Storm/Hurricane Team; may be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Float to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding.
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6-7.
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 – 07:15), 36 or 48 hours per week accepted.
• Weekend assignment: every other weekend.
• Must work holidays.
• Charge nurse role required for night travelers.
• Unit orientation: 24 hours.
• 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 at least some experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience in charge nurse roles.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Clinical Skills & Procedures

• Management of insulin and 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.

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations as needed.
• Call required if assigned to prescheduled call shifts.
• Must be able to work holidays and every other weekend.
• Assigned to Inclement Weather Team and may be required to report during severe weather or disaster events.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months prior to start.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months prior to start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; additional documentation required if past positive TB.
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or signed declination if applicable).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• Physical exam and references per travel agency standards.
• Completion of medication safety training and annual compliance training.
• Completion of facility-specific education modules and orientation checklists.
• Photo ID for badge creation required prior to start (passport-style photo on white background).
• Must complete corporate ID setup and log into required learning platform within 24 hours of receiving credentials.

Additional Notes

• Scrubs: Navy color required; not provided by facility.
• No return-to-office (RTO) after booking allowed; excessive call-offs or RTO may result in cancellation.
• Contract length flexible between 13 to 26 weeks.
• No overtime billed until after 48 hours if working 48-hour weeks.

This position is ideal for a medical-surgical RN with EPIC experience who is comfortable working night shifts, managing drips, and participating in emergency response teams.