Medical-Surgical RN - Neuro Unit
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Neuro Unit)

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Neuro unit with a focus on neurological patient care and general medicine
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:6
• Night shift (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:45–7:15)
• Shift hours accepted: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Float requirement: Travelers float first
• Weekend requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts (approximately every other weekend)
• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team/Hurricane Team and expected to work during catastrophic events or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

• NIH Stroke Certification (annual completion preferred)
• Neuro experience preferred
• Experience or willingness to learn the charge nurse role

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• Medication, documentation, and communication systems used: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Must complete required facility-specific education modules prior to start (approx. 8-10 hours for acute care)
• Must complete annual compliance and medication safety training
• Fit testing required (N95 mask or PAPR training acceptable)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, additional documentation required
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility policy
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Must complete facility confidentiality agreement, hospital policies acknowledgment, and other required documents prior to start
• Photo for badge required (passport style, white background, business attire)

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, and sex offender registry within 90 days of start
• Education verification for highest degree earned specific to nursing profession
• North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance and NC Healthcare Personnel Registry searches within 90 days of start
• Employment application and references per agency standards
• May be required to work in multiple units or be reassigned mid-contract as needed

Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• Scrubs: Navy blue (not provided)
• Candidates must be prepared to work in a fast-paced neuro unit environment with a focus on teamwork and patient safety

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuro unit with a supportive team environment and requires strong clinical skills and certifications.