Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Wilmington, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Neurology

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (4x12 Hours, 18:45–07:15) | Onsite | 13–26 Week Assignment | 36 or 48 Hours Per Week Accepted

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Neurology unit with a focus on general medicine and neurological diagnoses
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:6, applying a teamwork approach with a strong focus on patient safety
• Utilize Pyxis for medication administration, EPIC for clinical documentation, and SBAR for communication
• Float to other units as needed; travelers are expected to float first
• Fulfill weekend shift requirements, approximately every other weekend (5–6 weekend shifts per contract)
• Be prepared to serve on a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and report to work during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or declared disasters as required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact nursing license
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Demonstrated teamwork approach to patient care with a focus on patient safety
• Willingness to float within and near the facility per assignment requirements

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale certification or experience
• Prior neurology nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience in or willingness to learn the charge nurse role

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an accessible opportunity for nurses looking to begin their travel career
• Consistent scheduling managed by unit leadership with a structured 24-hour unit orientation to support a smooth transition