Travel Medical-Surgical Charge RN (Night Shift) - $2,020 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/10/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical unit, requiring EPIC experience and the ability to manage insulin and heparin drips.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Medical Surgical unit caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Shift consists of 12-hour nights, with both 36 and 48 hour workweeks accepted
• Patient ratios are typically 1:6-7
• Expect to manage insulin drips, heparin drips, wound vac dressing changes, and high-flow oxygen
• Occasional need to care for patients requiring short-term BiPap respiratory support
• Uses Epic for documentation and Pyxis for medication management
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations within the hospital as needed
• Charge nurse duties are required on the night shift
• Assigned to every other weekend and required to work major holidays
• Possibility of caring for COVID patients
• Participation in the Inclement Weather Team and Storm/Hurricane Team is required
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to general Med/Surg adult and geriatric patients
• Daily census is approximately 43 patients
• Unit orientation is provided and lasts 24 hours
• Navy scrubs are required for this position
• No more than 7 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed, excluding holidays, and no RTO may be taken during the first week of the contract
• Candidates must work at least 2 out of the 3 major holidays
• Past employees of the health system must wait at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments
• Compliance with inclement weather and mass casualty team protocols is mandatory
• Local candidates are accepted, and those living within 50 miles receive a local pay rate

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required at time of start; pending license acceptable for consideration
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience
• BCLS certification required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Must be able to manage insulin and heparin drips
• Ability to pass EKG testing prior to start
• First-time travelers are accepted for this unit
• References from two managers or supervisors within the last 12 months highly preferred at start

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-621713. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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