Med Surg RN
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Med Surg RN

Overview

• Travel/Contract role in Wilmington, North Carolina
• 12-hour day shifts: 6:45 AM–7:15 PM
• 36- and 48-hour contracts accepted
• Longer contracts of 13–26 weeks accepted
• Ratio: 1:6
• Adults and geriatrics; general Med/Surg patients
• Daily census is about 43

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Med Surg (2 years of experience)
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Must be able to work holidays
• Every other weekend required
• Call required as needed
• Float required to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatients holding
• RTO after booking is not allowed

Preferred

• CPI
• Charge nurse experience for night shift travelers

Unit Details

• Heparin drips
• Wound vac dressing changes
• High flow oxygen
• Limited short-term BiPap with respiratory support
• No PCU-level patients on this unit

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignment may be required
• May be required to report during a catastrophic event, mass casualty, or disaster
• Mid-contract consolidation to the Centralized Office may occur
• Unit team meetings are required
• Scrubs: navy
• Unit orientation: 24 hours