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

Medical Surgical

Overview

• Travel/Contract role in Wilmington, North Carolina
• 13-week assignment
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 18:45–07:15
• 36 or 48 hours accepted
• Target ratio: 1:6
• Adults and geriatrics; general Med/Surg patients
• Daily census is about 43
• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• Locals accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg (2 years of experience)
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Must be able to work holidays
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Preferred Qualifications

• CPI
• Charge nurse experience
• Charge role is preferred for night 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

Scheduling and Float

• Call required if put on a prescheduled call shift
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatients holding
• Every other weekend required
• Assigned to an Inclement Weather Team
• May be assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team
• May be required to report during a catastrophic event, mass casualty, or disaster
• Consolidation to the centralized office may occur mid-contract, and the traveler may be preassigned to units as needed

Systems

• PYXIS
• EPIC
• SBAR

Additional Notes

• Scrubs not provided; navy scrubs required
• RTO after booking is not allowed
• Possible care for COVID patients