Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Neuro Unit | Wilmington, North Carolina

Apply for a 13-week Med-Surg travel nursing contract in Wilmington, NC. Care for neuro and medical patients on a fast-paced acute-care unit.

Bring your expertise to a Neuro Medical-Surgical unit in Wilmington, North Carolina. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who is confident caring for patients with neurological and general medical conditions, managing telemetry, and delivering compassionate care in a collaborative acute-care environment. Wilmington offers an appealing coastal lifestyle with historic charm, scenic riverfront views, nearby beaches, and a welcoming community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing – Neuro
• Contract: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,660–$1,750
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Scheduling: Block scheduling; every other weekend required
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting and Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR
• Additional Expectations: Holiday availability and flexibility to float within or near the assigned facility

Medical-Surgical Travel RN Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state; pending license may be considered for submission
• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in an acute-care setting
• Recent Neuro or Medical-Surgical nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience caring for patients with cerebrovascular accidents and other neurological conditions
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation experience
• Proficiency with IV initiation and maintenance, peripheral line care, isolation precautions, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management
• Successful completion of required EKG testing before the start date
• Willingness to support emergency, disaster, or crisis-response staffing needs when required

Neuro Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with general medical and neurological diagnoses
• Assess patients, identify changes in condition, and promptly communicate concerns to the interdisciplinary care team
• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias while escalating significant findings appropriately
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established standards of care
• Manage peripheral IVs, initiate IV access, and perform routine line care
• Apply appropriate isolation precautions and personal protective equipment
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
• Document care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively using SBAR
• Collaborate with providers, support services, and other members of the care team to promote positive patient outcomes
• Float to nearby units as needed and maintain flexibility during changing census or staffing demands

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical travel nurse opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina, and join an experienced acute-care healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.