Medical-Surgical RN
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Summary

• Work 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15) with target nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:6-7.
• Charge nurse role required for night travelers.
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding.
• 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.
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics on a general medical/surgical unit with a daily census of approximately 43.

Required Skills and Experience

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) 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).
• Experience in charge nurse roles.
• Proficient with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Preferred Skills

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

Unit and Clinical Details

• Procedures: Insulin drips, heparin drips, wound vac dressing changes, high flow oxygen.
• Occasional short-term BiPAP respiratory support (no additional training needed).
• No PCU-level patients on this unit.
• Documentation and medication systems: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR.
• Unit orientation: 24 hours.
• Scrubs: Navy color (not provided).

Scheduling and Work Requirements

• 36 or 48 hours per week accepted (OT billed only after 48 hours if applicable).
• Call required if scheduled on call shifts.
• Must be able to work holidays and every other weekend.
• Floating to similar units as needed.

Compliance and Testing Requirements

• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start.
• Required to complete medication/pharmacology competency exams and color blindness testing.
• Background checks and verifications required within specified timeframes.
• Drug screening within 6 months of start required.
• Immunizations and health documents required, including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Rubeola (measles), mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella immunizations or titers.
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season.
• Physical exam not required for this crisis profile.

Certifications Required

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support).
• CPI certification preferred (MOAB required for ER and Behavioral Health nurses).
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit needs (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) but not specified for this role.

Additional Notes

• Must be able to work holidays and be flexible for inclement weather and disaster response assignments.
• Photo ID and badge photo required for onboarding.
• Various facility-specific orientation and compliance trainings required prior to start.
• Candidate must complete required education modules and compliance training as directed.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with medical-surgical experience who is comfortable working nights, managing drips, and functioning in a charge nurse role on a busy adult med/surg unit. Flexibility for floating, weekend, holiday, and disaster response shifts is essential.