Med/Surg | Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Tele) | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Wilmington, NC
Compensation
$1,660.00 - 1,750.00/week
Med/Surg Tele RN Details
Location
Address : Wilmington, NC, 28401
Job Description
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse – Wilmington, North Carolina
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Wilmington, NC. Join a fast-paced adult med/surg team supporting ortho trauma and general surgery patients in a dynamic coastal North Carolina healthcare setting.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing / Med-Surg RN
- Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
- Setting: Adult medical-surgical unit with ortho trauma and general surgery overflow
- Employment Type: Travel Contract
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: 36 hours per week; 3x12 night shifts
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
- Floating: Required to similar medical-surgical units and nearby inpatient holding areas as needed
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660-$1,750
- Orientation: Comprehensive unit and organizational orientation provided
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience within the last 5 years
- Active Registered Nurse license
- BLS certification required
- Epic charting experience required
- Experience caring for patients with orthopedic trauma, surgical, and neuro-related needs
- Ability to manage a patient ratio of 1:5-6
- Ability to support heparin drips, PCA therapy, wound care, chest tubes, central line care, and feeding tube management
- Experience with dysrhythmia management and telemetry nursing preferred
- Open to floating within and near the facility as needed
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- NC or Compact RN license pending is acceptable for submission
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
- Monitor and manage patients recovering from orthopedic trauma, neuro trauma, and general surgery procedures
- Administer medications and therapies, including heparin infusions and PCA support
- Perform and assist with wound care, chest tube management, central line care, and IV therapy
- Support patients with tracheostomy care, feeding tubes, oxygen therapy, and isolation precautions
- Document accurately and efficiently in Epic electronic health record (EHR)
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support safe, efficient patient care
- Maintain a calm, adaptable approach in a busy, high-acuity hospital environment
Why Apply
- Travel nursing opportunity in a desirable Wilmington, North Carolina location
- Supportive orientation and onboarding for medical-surgical nurses
- Great fit for experienced Med-Surg RNs seeking a coastal North Carolina healthcare job
- First-time travel nurses encouraged to apply
Apply now to join this Medical-Surgical RN travel contract in Wilmington, NC and advance your healthcare career today.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.