Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Medical Surgical/Rapid Response unit requiring 2 years of recent experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit within a hospital setting with rapid response and trauma-related patient care
• Patient population includes severe orthopedic and soft tissue injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, and neurological trauma
• Patient ratios of approximately 1:5-6
• Night shift schedule with 4x12 hour shifts (18:45-07:15)
• 36 or 48 hour work weeks accepted
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding areas
• Uses Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR communication systems
• May be assigned to Storm Team/Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required within the last 5 years
• Epic documentation experience required
• Skills required: heparin drip management, PCA, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, phlebotomy, PICC line management, and IV starts
• Skills required: dysrhythmia management, O2 protocol management, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions/PPE
• Skills required: traumatic brain injury care, ortho trauma, surgical drains, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac), nasal cannula, oral suctioning, tracheostomy management, and wound care
• Preferred skills: interpretation of dysrhythmias, pre/post hemodialysis management, drip management, CVA care, pre/post neurosurgery care, and spinal cord injury management
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive medical surgical nursing care to patients with complex trauma, orthopedic, and neurological conditions
• Unit orientation consists of 12 hours plus 16 hours of organizational education
• Navy scrubs required
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
• RTO up to 7 days can be auto-approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs allowed if assigned to different units and disclosed at submission
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (perm/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying, with facility approval required for rehire

American Traveler Job ID #P-741064. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.