Posted 09/22/2026 · Job #520077
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Wilmington, North Carolina
Job Description
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
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