Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Med-Surg Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Neuro Unit in Wilmington, NC

Travel RN opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina: join a busy med/surg neuro unit, support adult patients, and work alongside a collaborative clinical team in a fast-paced hospital setting. Located in Wilmington, NC 28401, this coastal city offers a welcoming atmosphere, historic charm, and easy access to beautiful beaches and scenic waterfront areas.

Job Details

• Setting: Medical-Surgical Neuro Unit
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Wilmington, NC 28401
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• End Date: 1/11/2027
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770 - $1,860
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week based on scheduling needs
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Orientation: Unit orientation provided after hospital-based orientation
• Charting System: EPIC
• Employment Type: W2 travel assignment

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of registered nursing experience required
• Current RN license in North Carolina or a compact state; pending license accepted for submittal
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred or required for consideration based on unit expectations
• NIHSS certification preferred
• CPI certification preferred
• Previous neuro, neurology, or medical-surgical nursing experience preferred
• Experience with EPIC charting preferred
• Must be comfortable floating within or near the facility as needed
• Must be able to work night shifts and accommodate weekend coverage
• Must be able to complete required pre-start screening and testing within the requested timeframe

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult med/surg and neuro patients
• Monitor and assess patients recovering from neuro-surgical procedures and managing neuro-related diagnoses
• Administer medications, maintain IV access, and support telemetry monitoring as needed
• Perform ongoing assessments, respond to changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, respiratory services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document care accurately and efficiently in EPIC
• Support safe, organized care delivery while maintaining a patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Adapt to unit needs, including floating and working scheduled weekends
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment focused on quality patient outcomes

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse job in Wilmington, NC, and join a healthcare team where your Med/Surg and neuro nursing skills can make an immediate impact.

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.