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

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Assignment on a Medical Surgical unit caring for adults and geriatrics with general med/surg diagnoses.
• Daily census approximately 43 patients.
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15).
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6-7.
• Charge nurse role required for night travelers.
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding.
• Call required if assigned to prescheduled call shifts.
• Weekend assignment every other weekend.
• Must be able to work holidays.
• Possible care of COVID-19 patients.
• Assigned to Inclement Weather Team and Storm/Hurricane Team; may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience working with adult and geriatric patients.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Proficient in EPIC electronic health record system.
• Ability to administer insulin and heparin drips.

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics on a general med/surg unit.
• Procedures and treatments include:

  • Insulin drips
  • 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.

Orientation & Scheduling

• Unit orientation: 24 hours.
• Scheduling based on unit needs and preferences communicated to management.
• Shift options: 36 or 48 hours per week; overtime billed only after 48 hours.
• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite. Excessive call-offs or RTO may lead to cancellation or denial of rehire.

Compliance & Training Requirements

• Must complete required background checks and verifications (e.g., education, licensure).
• Required health documents include:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
  • Immunizations: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Drug testing within 6 months of start.
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules including medication safety and hospital policies.
• Must provide a passport-style photo for badge creation.
• Must complete Novant Health’s Corp ID setup and I-Learn training modules prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Travelers will be assigned to emergency response teams for inclement weather and disasters.
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations is expected.
• Must be able to work holidays and every other weekend.
• No scrubs provided; navy scrubs recommended.

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.