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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Surgical Short Stay

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday nights)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult surgical patients on a 12-bed Surgical Short Stay unit, primarily post-PACU admissions with stays under 24 hours
• Care for pre-operative patients and inpatient surgical admissions as census and acuity require
• Manage patients across multiple surgical service lines including colorectal, endoscopic, general, gynecologic, maxillofacial, neurologic, orthopedic, plastic, urologic, and vascular
• Operate specialized equipment including CBI, Doppler ultrasound, BD Alaris Infusion System (Large Volume Pump and PCA Module), JP drains, Medela and Prevena Wound Vac Systems
• Float as needed to inpatient surgery floors, inpatient holding areas, or medical floors
• Be available to report to work as assigned during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or declared disasters as part of Storm/Hurricane Team assignments

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience required
• Short stay nursing experience required
• Must be able to work holidays; expected to work 2 of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Candidates located within 50 miles of the facility are eligible; a lower rate applies for local candidates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records preferred

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, making this an excellent opportunity to begin a travel nursing career in a structured surgical environment
• Work in a specialized short stay setting with exposure to a broad range of surgical service lines and patient populations

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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