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

$1,722-1,967/week

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
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: 1:6-7
Charge nurse role required for night travelers
Floating to similar units and alternate care locations including inpatient holding
Assigned to every other weekend and must work holidays
May care for COVID-19 patients
Assigned to Inclement Weather Team and Storm/Hurricane Team; may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters
Patient population: Adults and geriatrics on a general medical/surgical unit (daily census ~43)
Special procedures include insulin and heparin drips, wound vac dressing changes, high flow oxygen, occasional short-term BiPAP (no additional training required)
No PCU level patients on this unit

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)
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience in charge nurse roles
Experience with EPIC electronic health record system (documentation, medication, communication systems)
Ability to manage insulin and heparin drips
Must be able to work holidays and weekends as scheduled

Facility

New Hanover Regional Medical Center

3.2rating(76 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with New Hanover Regional Medical Center

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Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

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Psychiatric
749 beds

ADDRESS2131 South 17th StreetWilmington, NC 28401

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About Wilmington, NC

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Wilmington, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Wilmington is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 89°F, average low: 70°F.
Winter average high: 58°F, average low: 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Wilmington, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the off-peak tourist seasons.

Transportation

Wilmington is car-friendly, with relatively low traffic congestion.
Public transportation options are limited, but there are some bus routes available.

Demographics

Wilmington has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen from the many trees and plants in the area.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in Wilmington.

Things to Do

Wilmington offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic downtown area, visiting museums, enjoying fresh seafood at local restaurants, and engaging in outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing.

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