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

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care for adult and geriatric patients on a general medical-surgical unit.
• Patient census approximately 43.
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6-7.
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 – 07:15), 36 or 48 hours per week accepted.
• Charge nurse role required for night travelers.
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding is expected.
• Assigned to every other weekend and must be able to work holidays.
• May care for COVID-19 patients.
• Assigned to Inclement Weather Team and Storm/Hurricane Team; may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required).
• EPIC experience required.
• Must be able to manage insulin and heparin drips.
• BCLS certification required.
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start.

Preferred Skills

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification.
• Charge nurse experience.

Patient & Unit Details

• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics, general med/surg.
• Procedures and care 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.

Systems & Documentation

• Medication and documentation systems: PYXIS, EPIC.
• Communication method: SBAR.

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 24 hours.
• Must complete facility-specific education modules including medication safety and annual compliance training.
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (for North Carolina travel candidates).
• Must complete required health screenings and immunizations (see Required Documents).

Scheduling & Call Requirements

• Scheduling based on unit needs and preferences communicated to management.
• Call required if assigned to a prescheduled on-call shift.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience in charge nurse roles.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.

Required Documents & Compliance

• Photo ID (passport or driver’s license).
• Social Security card (if used for I9).
• Emergency contact form.
• Confidentiality agreement.
• Medical and employee information release form.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframe.
• Proof of required immunizations or titers.
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption (mask required if exempt).
• Completion of facility-specific education and compliance training.
• Proof of logging into facility’s learning management system (I-Learn) within 24 hours of account setup.
• Skills checklist or competency exam as part of clearance.

Additional Notes

• RTO (Request Time Off) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs or RTO may result in cancellation.
• Scrubs are not provided; navy color recommended.
• Radiation badge not required for this unit.
• Must be able to work holidays and be flexible for inclement weather and disaster response assignments.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with solid med/surg experience, EPIC proficiency, and the ability to work night shifts in a fast-paced hospital environment with occasional critical care responsibilities.