Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,618 per week in Wilmington, NC

Job Opportunity – Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse – North Carolina

Start Date: October 2026

Location: Coastal North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15), 36 or 48 hours per week; every other weekend required; holiday rotation required

Highlights:

• General medical/surgical patient population serving adults and geriatrics with a daily census of approximately 43
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6-7 for night shift
• Epic EMR system with Pyxis medication management
• 13-26 week contract assignments available
• Charge nurse experience preferred for night shift roles
• 24-hour orientation program with comprehensive unit support

Requirements:

• Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)
• Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass EKG interpretation testing prior to contract start
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred
• First-time travelers accepted
• Ability to work holidays and participate in inclement weather/emergency response teams
• Willingness to float to similar units as needed
• Must complete 8-10 hours of pre-start online modules (non-billable)

Clinical Skills & Procedures:

• Heparin drip management
• Wound vacuum dressing changes
• High-flow oxygen therapy
• Limited BiPAP support with respiratory team assistance
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• IV therapy, peripheral line management, and insulin protocols
• General wound care and surgical drain management

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This role offers the chance to provide quality patient care in a well-supported medical/surgical environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams. You'll work alongside a collaborative team committed to excellent patient outcomes while gaining valuable experience in a coastal healthcare setting. The unit maintains appropriate med/surg acuity without PCU-level patients, making it ideal for experienced general medical/surgical nurses looking to make a meaningful impact.

Additional Information:

• Required to attend monthly unit team meetings (scheduled for 4th Wednesday of most months at 17:30; night shift meetings held Friday mornings at 07:30)
• Up to 7 days of requested time off may be approved (excluding holidays and first week)
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays during assignment
• Navy scrubs required (not provided)
• May be assigned to Storm Team/Hurricane Team for emergency preparedness
• Call coverage required if placed on call for pre-scheduled shifts