Medical-Surgical RN - 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

Job Overview

• Work on a Neuro unit with patient diagnoses primarily in general medicine and neurology.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 to 7:15), totaling 36 hours/week.
• Shift options: 36 or 48 hours per week; overtime only billed after 48 hours.
• Float requirement: Travelers float first.
• Weekend requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts (approximately every other weekend).
• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation.
• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm/Hurricane Teams and may be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Orientation: 24 hours.
• Scrubs: Navy blue.
• Unit systems used: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR communication.
• Scheduling: Manager schedules.
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to learn the charge nurse role.
• Neuro experience preferred.
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including local county, federal court, national criminal database, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree earned.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required.
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or facility-specific declination form if negative/equivocal.
• 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.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required.
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency (must pass with 82% or higher).
• Color blindness testing within 1 year via Relias.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation modules (8-10 hours for acute care).
• Completion of Medication Safety training with certificate submission.
• Confidentiality agreement, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, hospital policies, and other facility-specific documents must be reviewed and signed.
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract (passport style, white background, business attire).
• Corporate ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving email instructions.
• Must complete annual compliance training and any state-specific mandatory education if applicable.

Additional Notes

• Travelers must be prepared to float and work in various units as assigned.
• Must be willing to participate in disaster response teams if needed.
• No prior travel experience required.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel and acute care positions.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be uploaded prior to start.

This position offers a challenging opportunity to work in a specialized neuro unit with a supportive team environment and a focus on patient safety.