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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

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

Job Overview

• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week (no OT billed until after 48 hours if working 48)
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics, general medical/surgical patients
• Patient Census: Approximately 43 patients daily
• Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6-7
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: Call required if scheduled on call
• Float Requirement: Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding
• Holiday Work: Must be able to work holidays
• Additional Assignments:

  • Assigned to Inclement Weather Team
  • Assigned to Storm/Hurricane Team; may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty, or disaster
• Charge Nurse Role: Required for night travelers

Required Skills and Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; 1st time travelers accepted
• Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required
• Skills:

  • EPIC experience required
  • Must be able to manage insulin and heparin drips

Preferred Skills and Certifications

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

Unit and Clinical Details

• Special Procedures:

  • Insulin drips
  • Heparin drips
  • Wound VAC dressing changes
  • High flow oxygen therapy
  • Occasional short-term BiPAP respiratory support (no additional training required)
• Unit Systems: PYXIS (medication), EPIC (documentation), SBAR (communication)
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Not provided; Navy color required

Compliance and Testing Requirements

• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams required
• Color blindness testing within 1 year required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required with minimum passing score of 82%
• Background checks within 6 months required
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months required
• Various health documents required including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Physical exam not required for crisis travelers
• Education verification and licensure verification required

Additional Notes

• RTO (Request Time Off) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs may lead to cancellation
• Must be able to work with possible COVID-19 patients
• Must be able to work holidays and be flexible with scheduling based on unit needs
• Contract staff may be consolidated to centralized office mid-contract and reassigned as needed

This position is ideal for a Medical Surgical RN with at least 2 years of experience, EPIC proficiency, and the ability to work nights, holidays, and participate in emergency response teams. Prior travel experience is not required.