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Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Start: Not stated

Unit: Women's Services – Labor & Delivery, with 14 rooms and an average daily census of 15
Volume: Approximately 350 deliveries per month; regional Level III care; fast-paced unit with 2 patient loads
Patient mix: Antepartum (up to 5 patients per shift), laboring patients, primary and repeat C-sections, preterm labor, preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, intrauterine fetal demise, and cytotec, Foley, or Pitocin inductions
Floating: Yes, to Mother/Baby care; specific locations and distances not provided
Reassignment: Contract staff may be reassigned to other units as needed
Census surges: Ratios may be higher during times of increased census
COVID: May be required to care for COVID patients
Emergency duties: Assigned to and expected to work Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team; may be required to report during a catastrophic event, mass casualty, or disaster
Possible change: Consolidation to a centralized office mid-contract may occur
Coverage: Hospitalist and anesthesia coverage in-house 24/7; NP and CRNA coverage in-house 24/7; MFM consults available
Support services: Interpretation, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response teams, respiratory services, social services, and unit secretary
Systems: Pyxis (medication), Epic (documentation), SBAR (communication)
Equipment: Magnesium and insulin drips, Bakri balloon, Foley bulb, IUPC, internal and external fetal monitoring

Background check: Required within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived in the last 7 years
Education verification: Required for the highest degree specific to the profession
Drug screen: 10-panel negative result required within 30 days of start
Physical exam: Required within 1 year of start
TB: Negative TB test within 1 year of start; additional steps required for a past positive
Immunity: Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella titers, or 2 vaccines; hepatitis B titer or vaccine series
Flu vaccine: Required for all candidates; exemptions reviewed case by case
Fit testing: Required (N95 or PAPR)
Other: Annual compliance training, orientation modules, and facility policy acknowledgments

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ADDRESS2131 South 17th StreetWilmington, NC 28401

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

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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