Med Surg RN Job in Wilmington, NC

You'll work nights as a Registered Nurse on a Neuro unit with a focus on general medicine and neurological patient diagnoses at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. This is a 91-week contract position.

Schedule & Hours:

• 4x12 night shifts
• 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• Manager-assigned block scheduling
• Weekend requirement: 5 to 6 weekend shifts per contract (every other weekend)
• Float requirement applies—travelers float first within or near the facility

Patient Care:

• Patient ratio of 1:6, consistent across days, nights, and weekends
• Daily census of 24 patients across 24 beds
• Adult and geriatric populations
• Skills required include CVA management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, isolation precautions and PPE, peripheral line care, IV insertion and maintenance, telemetry, and non-invasive airway management

Requirements & Certifications:

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (first-time travelers accepted)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certification required
• NIH stroke scale experience and neuro experience preferred
• Experience in or willingness to learn the charge nurse role preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Navy Blue scrubs required (not provided)

Facility Details:

• Charting systems: Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• 24-hour orientation
• Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and social services

Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters. A teamwork approach to patient care with a focus on patient safety is essential.