Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Ortho Trauma Job in Wilmington, North Carolina

Travel RN opportunity in Wilmington, NC for an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse who enjoys fast-paced adult acute care, orthopedic trauma, neuro trauma, and general surgery nursing. Join a collaborative Med/Surg team in a vibrant coastal city and make an impact in a high-acuity inpatient setting.

Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660 - $1,750
• Setting: Medical-Surgical / Ortho Trauma / General Surgery
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours standard; 48 hours accepted
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Similar units and inpatient holding areas as needed
• Orientation: 28 hours total
• Charting System: Epic
• Unit Type: Adult acute care with orthopedic trauma, neuro trauma, and surgical overflow

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical RN experience within the last 5 years
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; NC or compact license pending may be considered for submission
• Current BLS certification required
• Ability to work comfortably with patient ratios of 1:5-6
• Experience with Epic charting preferred and highly valued
• Must be comfortable floating to similar units and inpatient holding areas
• Must be able to pass EKG testing prior to start
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care for adult Med/Surg patients with orthopedic trauma, surgical, and neuro-related conditions
• Monitor and manage complex treatments including heparin drips, central lines, chest tubes, and wound care
• Perform and support PCA care, feeding tube management, and blood product administration
• Manage peripheral IVs, PICC lines, phlebotomy, and IV starts with confidence
• Care for patients requiring dysrhythmia monitoring, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive airway support
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support safe, efficient patient care
• Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively using SBAR
• Maintain a calm, solution-focused approach in a busy acute care environment

Apply now to explore this travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina and join a team that values strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and excellent patient care.

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.