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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareWilmington, NCTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Wilmington, NC
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 2, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$47.36
Weekly
$1,705
Yearly (full-time)
$88,660
Start date
October 19, 2026

This job pays about $47.36/hour — 17% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina ($40.56/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Medical-Surgical Neuro Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs in Wilmington, NC

Join a collaborative medical-surgical neuro team in Wilmington, North Carolina, for a 13-week travel nursing contract with competitive weekly pay, overnight shifts, and the opportunity to care for complex neurological patients. This on-site travel RN job is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys collaborative acute care and making a meaningful impact. Wilmington offers a welcoming coastal lifestyle with historic charm, riverfront attractions, and easy access to beautiful North Carolina beaches.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660–$1,750
  • Contract: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • End Date: January 18, 2027
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
  • Patient Ratio: 1:6
  • Unit Focus: Medical-surgical nursing with a neurological focus
  • Orientation: 24 hours
  • Charting and Unit Systems: EPIC, Pyxis, and SBAR
  • Scheduling: Block scheduling; every other weekend required
  • Additional Scheduling Expectations: Holiday coverage and floating within or near the assigned facility may be required

Medical-Surgical Neuro RN Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license; pending licensure may be considered for submission
  • At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in medical-surgical nursing
  • Recent neurological nursing experience required
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications
  • NIHSS certification or experience preferred
  • Demonstrated experience caring for patients with cerebrovascular accidents and other neurological conditions
  • Experience with telemetry, dysrhythmia recognition and management, IV starts and maintenance, peripheral line care, isolation precautions, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management
  • Ability to successfully complete required pre-start testing, including EKG testing for this specialty
  • Willingness to participate in required crisis, storm, hurricane, mass-casualty, or disaster response staffing when activated

Medical-Surgical Neuro RN Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to medical-surgical patients with a focus on neurological diagnoses
  • Assess patient status, recognize changes in condition, and promptly communicate clinical concerns
  • Care for patients with conditions including cerebrovascular accidents and general medical diagnoses
  • Administer medications safely and monitor patients for therapeutic response and adverse effects
  • Provide telemetry monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in cardiac rhythm
  • Initiate and maintain IV access, manage peripheral lines, and provide respiratory support within scope of practice
  • Apply appropriate isolation precautions and personal protective equipment procedures
  • Document care accurately in EPIC and communicate effectively using SBAR
  • Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary support services to promote safe, coordinated patient care
  • Maintain safe patient assignments while supporting unit operations, floating needs, weekend coverage, and emergency response requirements

Apply now for this medical-surgical neuro travel RN opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina, and join a collaborative healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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