Neuro | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Wilmington, NC
Compensation
$1,750.00 - 1,840.00/week
Neuro RN Details
Location
Address : Wilmington, NC, 28401
Job Description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Medicine | Wilmington, NC
Apply for a Travel Registered Nurse job in Wilmington, North Carolina, caring for neurological and medical-surgical patients on an acute Neuro Medicine unit. Join an experienced acute-care team in a collaborative hospital environment while enjoying Wilmington’s welcoming coastal lifestyle, scenic riverfront views, historic charm, and easy access to North Carolina beaches.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Wilmington, NC 28401
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
- Contract: 13 weeks; longer contracts of 13–26 weeks may be available
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
- Unit: Acute Neuro Medicine
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Charting and Communication Systems: Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR
- Scheduling: Block scheduling; every other weekend required
- Additional Expectations: Floating within or near the assigned care area may be required. Holiday availability is required, including working two of the three major holidays.
Travel RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state; pending licensure may be considered for submission
- At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in an acute-care, neuro, or medical-surgical setting
- Recent experience caring for neurological or medical-surgical patients
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- NIHSS certification or experience preferred
- Experience with telemetry, dysrhythmia recognition and management, CVA care, IV therapy, peripheral line management, isolation precautions, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway management
- Ability to care for approximately six patients per shift and work effectively in a fast-paced acute-care environment
- Willingness to complete required pre-start testing, orientation, and online learning modules
- First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients with neurological and general medical diagnoses, including cerebrovascular accidents
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor changes in neurological status, and promptly communicate clinical concerns
- Administer medications and treatments safely while following established protocols and infection-prevention practices
- Monitor telemetry, recognize dysrhythmias, and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation of care
- Start and maintain peripheral IVs and provide ongoing line care
- Support patients requiring nasal cannula oxygen or non-invasive airway management
- Document patient care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team using SBAR
- Collaborate with providers, rehabilitation services, interpretation services, and other members of the care team to promote positive outcomes
- Float as assigned and contribute to unit operations, patient safety, and a respectful team environment
Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join a leading acute-care team in Wilmington, NC.
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.