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

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Medical Surgical specialty for a travel/contract position. The role involves working primarily 12-hour night shifts with options for 36 or 48 hours. Nurses will be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters. Floating between units is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical experience, including experience within the last year
• Medical Surgical and Telemetry experience with telemetry remote monitoring
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with use of Rapid Response Team
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• IV insulin protocols
• Colostomy care
• Feeding tube care and management
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis management
• Blood product administration
• Central line blood draw
• Peripheral line care and management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MS/Telemetry units
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Telemetry unit monitoring
• Accessing ports
• Insulin management
• Stroke (CVA) care
• Surgical drains
• Interpretation of ABGs
• Tracheostomy management
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Work Environment & Unit Details

• Patient diagnoses include dementia, diabetes, COVID-19, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, and typical medical/surgical cases.
• Unit includes isolation areas for COVID patients and multi-level care including stepdown units (staffed by stepdown nurses).
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6
• Floating between units required
• Weekend shifts required: 12-16 per contract
• Orientation: 24 hours unit orientation plus hospital orientation week one (attendance at classes required)
• Scrubs: Navy or white

Scheduling & Shift Details

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours accepted
• Scheduling based on unit needs
• Return to Office (RTO) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs or RTO may lead to cancellation

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Must pass EKG/Dysrhythmia competency testing prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams required
• Color blindness testing within 1 year required
• Various competency exams and certifications may be required depending on unit assignment

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive with appropriate documentation)
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug screening within 6 months of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Physical exam and health documents per travel agency standards
• Background checks within 6 months required

Additional Notes

• Nurses must be prepared to work during catastrophic events, mass casualty, or disaster situations.
• Floating and weekend work are mandatory.
• Must comply with hospital policies, confidentiality agreements, and complete required education modules including medication safety and non-Novant health worker orientation.
• Photo for badge required prior to start.
• Must complete all required documentation and training as per facility and travel agency standards.

This position is ideal for Medical Surgical RNs with at least 2 years of experience who are flexible with floating and disaster response duties, and who are comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced hospital environment.