Med Surg RN Job in Wilmington, NC

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Rapid Response is seeking a Registered Nurse for Med Surg to join the team in Wilmington, NC. This 91-week contract offers 3x12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM to 7:15 AM) at $1,931 weekly, with a start date of October 26, 2026.

Role Overview

You will provide direct patient care in a Rapid Response setting, managing adult patients with orthopaedic trauma, neurological injuries, and spine-related conditions. You will maintain a patient ratio of 1:5–6 and float to similar units and alternate care locations as needed. Every other weekend is required. Contract staff are assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team rosters and may be called to work during catastrophic events, mass casualty situations, or disaster declarations.

Requirements

• 2 years of Med Surg nursing experience required
• Ortho/Neuro/Trauma experience required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• EKG testing required prior to start
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Charge experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted

Key Responsibilities

Care for patients with severe bone and joint injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spine injuries, neurological trauma, and subdural hematoma. Manage external fixators, chest tubes, heparin drips, and central lines. Administer blood products, perform central line blood draws, manage chest tubes and tracheostomies, care for colostomy/ileostomy sites, maintain PICC lines, manage telemetry and wound care including wound vacs, and start and maintain IVs.

Unit Systems and Support

You will work with Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR documentation systems. Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, lift teams, rapid response teams, and pharmacy.

Logistics

36- or 48-hour contracts accepted; longer contracts of 13–26 weeks also available. No on-call responsibilities. Navy or white scrubs required.