Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts (3x12), 36–48 hours per week | 13–26 week assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit managing diagnoses including diabetes, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, anemia, encephalopathy, hip fracture, and COVID-19
• Perform and manage a broad range of clinical skills including IV therapy, blood product administration, wound care, central and PICC line management, and colostomy and feeding tube care
• Monitor patients via remote telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and initiate Rapid Response Team as clinically indicated
• Manage non-invasive airway support including CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen masks, and oral suctioning
• Adhere to isolation precautions, including care within a designated COVID isolation area
• Float to other units within or near the facility as needed based on unit census and staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact state license
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Proficiency in Med/Surg skills including telemetry (remote monitoring), IV insulin protocols, pre/post hemodialysis management, phlebotomy, chest tube management, and wound care/wound vac
• Availability for full hospital orientation during week one, including required daily classes

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring, port access, surgical drains, tracheostomy management, and ABG interpretation
• Background in CVA patient care and insulin management
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records
• Experience with Pyxis medication dispensing and SBAR communication framework

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch or grow your travel nursing career
• Consistent scheduling based on unit needs with weekend and holiday requirements clearly defined upfront, allowing for predictable planning throughout your contract