Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Neuro - $2,779 per week in Wilmington, NC

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Start Date: October 26, 2026

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 36 or 48 hours per week with 1:5-6 patient ratios. Contract length of 13-26 weeks available. Weekend requirement of 12-16 shifts per contract (flexible and open to discussion).

Highlights:

• Neurosurgical unit specializing in neuro surgical procedures and neurological diagnoses
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 with a 36-bed unit census
• Epic EMR system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication
• Two orientation shifts on the unit following hospital-based orientation
• Floating within facility required; blocked scheduling may be accommodated upon request
• Interdisciplinary team support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Active North Carolina or Compact state RN license
• BCLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Neurosurgical or neuro experience strongly preferred
• Skills required: CVA care, heparin and insulin administration, IV insulin protocols, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry, pre/post neurosurgery care, IV starts and maintenance, wound care, and isolation precautions
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work with a specialized neurosurgical patient population in a supportive environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources. The facility provides flexibility with scheduling preferences and weekend requirements, allowing for work-life balance while gaining valuable experience in neurosurgical nursing. Contract staff become an integral part of the care team with access to advanced technology and collaborative professional development opportunities.

Additional Information:

• Contract staff will be assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Unit consolidation to centralized office may occur mid-contract with pre-assignment to units as needed
• Up to 7 days of time off may be accommodated (no holidays); must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Pre-start online modules (approximately 8-10 hours) must be completed using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
• All compliance testing must be completed within 48 hours after signing

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