Neuro Unit Registered Nurse
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Neuro Unit)

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

Unit & Specialty Details

• Unit: Neuro Unit (focus on neurological patient care)
• Patient Diagnoses: General medicine with a focus on neuro
• Shift: Nights
• Ratios: 1:6
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours accepted
• Float Requirement: Yes, travelers float first
• Weekend Requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts (approximately every other weekend)
• Storm/Hurricane Team: Contract staff will be assigned to Storm and/or Hurricane Teams and may be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; 1st time travelers accepted
• Preferred Experience: NIH Stroke certification, neuro experience preferred, experience or willingness to learn charge nurse role preferred
• Skills: Teamwork approach to patient care, focus on patient safety

Certifications Required

• Mandatory: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred: NIH Stroke Certification (annual completion if required)
• Other certifications may be relevant depending on unit needs (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC) but are not explicitly required for this role.

Orientation & Training

• Unit Orientation: 24 hours
• Scheduling: Manager schedules
• Scrubs: Navy Blue (not provided)
• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start

Compliance & Background Checks

• Criminal background checks required within 90 days of start, including local, federal, national, sex offender, and education verification (highest degree specific to profession).
• Drug testing required within 30 days of start (10-panel negative screen).
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of start (N95 or PAPR training acceptable).
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required.
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with facility-specific declination if applicable).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (9/1 to 10/31).
• State-specific registry and exclusion list checks required within 90 days of start.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, hospital policies, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, and non-Novant health worker orientation (travel only).
• Candidates must provide a passport-style photo for badge creation prior to start.
• Candidates will be assigned a corporate ID and must complete I-Learn account setup and training modules prior to start.
• Medication safety training and competency exams as required by the facility.
• Must be prepared to work in a fast-paced acute care neuro unit with a focus on patient safety and teamwork.

Summary

This is a night shift travel Registered Nurse position on a Neuro Unit in Wilmington, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of RN experience. Prior travel experience is not required. The role involves working with neurological patients, floating as needed, and participating in weekend and disaster response shifts. Required certifications include ACLS and BLS, with NIH Stroke certification preferred. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific onboarding is mandatory.

Note: This summary excludes contact information, pay details, and hiring manager specifics.