MedSurg

Medical/Surgical RN – Night Shift | Wilmington, NC

13-Week Contract | 4x12 Nights (18:45–07:15)

This Med/Surg unit cares for an adult and geriatric patient population with a general medical-surgical acuity level. No PCU-level patients are assigned to this unit. Clinical responsibilities include heparin drip management, wound vac dressing changes, high-flow oxygen, and occasional short-term BiPAP support with respiratory backup — no additional training required for BiPAP.

Shift & Scheduling

• Four 12-hour nights per week; 36 or 48 hours accepted
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday availability required; must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Call required if placed on a pre-scheduled on-call shift
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations is expected

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks (extensions up to 26 weeks considered)
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Monthly unit team meetings required; night shift staff attend a follow-up Friday morning session
• Staff are assigned to an Inclement Weather/Storm Team and may be required to work during declared emergencies or disaster events
• Scrubs: Navy (not provided)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience
• BLS certification
• Must pass EKG/dysrhythmia testing prior to start
• NC or compact RN license (pending accepted at submission)

Preferred Qualifications

• Charge nurse experience (preferred for night travelers)
• CPI certification

Key Skills

• Telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation
• IV insertion and peripheral line management
• Wound care/wound vac, surgical drains
• Non-invasive airway management (BiPAP/CPAP)
• SBAR communication

First-time travelers welcome. Local candidates (within 50 miles) are accepted at an adjusted rate.