Med/Surg Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Wilmington, NC

Join a leading acute-care team as a Medical-Surgical Travel Registered Nurse in Wilmington, North Carolina, earning an estimated $1,660-$1,750 per week. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Med/Surg RN who is confident caring for diverse adult patients, managing telemetry, and responding to changing clinical needs. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Medical-Surgical Travel Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
• Location: Wilmington, NC 28401
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660-$1,750
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour nights
• Shift Hours: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required within or near the assigned facility
• Unit Profile: Approximately 43 beds with a typical daily census of 39 patients
• Orientation: 24 hours, including hospital orientation during the first week
• Charting and Communication: Electronic documentation, SBAR communication, and automated medication dispensing systems
• Additional Expectations: Availability for storm, hurricane, disaster, or mass-casualty response may be required during the contract

Wilmington offers an appealing coastal lifestyle with a vibrant riverfront, historic character, local dining, and convenient access to the beaches of southeastern North Carolina. This North Carolina travel nursing assignment is a welcoming opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking meaningful acute-care work and an enjoyable community setting.

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse experience
• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state; pending licensure may be considered for submission
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Successful completion of an EKG competency assessment before the start date
• Strong experience with Med/Surg and telemetry nursing care
• Ability to interpret dysrhythmias and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Proficiency with IV starts, peripheral and PICC line care, central-line blood draws, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and medication protocols
• Experience caring for patients requiring oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, suctioning, isolation precautions, wound care, and wound vac management
• Comfort with colostomy and feeding-tube care, chest tubes, surgical drains, PCA, heparin, and pre/post-hemodialysis management
• Ability to float as needed and work a rotating weekend schedule

Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical patients with conditions including pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, GI bleeding, anemia, hip fractures, renal failure, heart failure, diabetes, dementia, and postoperative recovery needs
• Monitor telemetry and recognize, interpret, and respond to dysrhythmias and other changes in patient status
• Administer medications and blood products safely while following IV insulin, heparin, and other established clinical protocols
• Perform nursing assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, and evaluate patient progress
• Manage central and peripheral lines, PICC lines, ports, feeding tubes, colostomies, chest tubes, surgical drains, and wound care needs
• Support patients requiring oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway management, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and suctioning
• Apply infection-prevention practices and maintain appropriate isolation precautions and personal protective equipment
• Collaborate with providers, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families to coordinate safe, effective care
• Respond to rapid-response or code situations within the scope of practice
• Document care accurately and communicate pertinent patient information using established electronic systems and SBAR

Why Choose This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Gain valuable experience caring for a broad range of acute Medical-Surgical and telemetry patients
• Work a consistent night-shift schedule with 36 hours per week
• First-time travel nurses are encouraged to apply
• Enjoy the professional and lifestyle benefits of a contract assignment in coastal Wilmington

Apply now to join the healthcare team on this Medical-Surgical travel nursing assignment in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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.