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

• Unit: Medical Surgical
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours accepted
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics, general med/surg patients
• Daily Census: Approximately 43 patients
• Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6-7
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Work: Must be able to work holidays
• Call Requirement: Call required if assigned a prescheduled on-call shift
• Float Requirement: Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding
• Special 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

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years (highest required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; 1st time travelers accepted
• Required Skills:

  • EPIC experience required
  • Ability to manage insulin and heparin drips
• Required Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• Preferred Skills/Certifications:

  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Charge nurse experience

Clinical & Unit Details

• Patient Diagnoses: General medical/surgical adult and geriatric patients
• 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 system)
  • EPIC (documentation)
  • SBAR (communication)

Orientation & Training

• Unit Orientation: 24 hours
• Additional Requirements:

  • Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
  • Must complete medication safety training and other facility-specific education modules
  • Assigned to complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (approx. 8 hours) if applicable
  • Must complete flu vaccination or provide approved exemption documentation during flu season
  • Background checks and health screenings required (including TB test, immunizations, drug screening)
  • Photo for badge required prior to start
  • Must complete competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG exam with a passing score of 82% or higher

Important Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) Policy: No RTO after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation and Do Not Rehire status
• COVID-19: Possible exposure to COVID patients
• Scrubs: Not provided; Navy color recommended
• Scheduling: Based on unit needs with preferences relayed to management

Summary

This is a travel contract Registered Nurse position on a medical surgical unit in Wilmington, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of RN experience. The role includes night shifts with charge nurse responsibilities, working holidays, and participation in emergency response teams. EPIC experience and BCLS certification are mandatory, with CPI and charge nurse experience preferred. Orientation and competency testing are required prior to starting. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.