Travel Medical-Surgical Neuro Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs in Wilmington, NC

Join a collaborative medical-surgical neuro team in Wilmington, North Carolina, for a 13-week travel nursing contract with competitive weekly pay, overnight shifts, and the opportunity to care for complex neurological patients. This on-site travel RN job is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys collaborative acute care and making a meaningful impact. Wilmington offers a welcoming coastal lifestyle with historic charm, riverfront attractions, and easy access to beautiful North Carolina beaches.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660-$1,750
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Unit Focus: Medical-surgical nursing with a neurological focus
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting and Unit Systems: EPIC, Pyxis, and SBAR
• Scheduling: Block scheduling; every other weekend required
• Additional Scheduling Expectations: Holiday coverage and floating within or near the assigned facility may be required

Medical-Surgical Neuro RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license; pending licensure may be considered for submission
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in medical-surgical nursing
• Recent neurological nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS certification or experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience caring for patients with cerebrovascular accidents and other neurological conditions
• Experience with telemetry, dysrhythmia recognition and management, IV starts and maintenance, peripheral line care, isolation precautions, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-start testing, including EKG testing for this specialty
• Willingness to participate in required crisis, storm, hurricane, mass-casualty, or disaster response staffing when activated

Medical-Surgical Neuro RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to medical-surgical patients with a focus on neurological diagnoses
• Assess patient status, recognize changes in condition, and promptly communicate clinical concerns
• Care for patients with conditions including cerebrovascular accidents and general medical diagnoses
• Administer medications safely and monitor patients for therapeutic response and adverse effects
• Provide telemetry monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in cardiac rhythm
• Initiate and maintain IV access, manage peripheral lines, and provide respiratory support within scope of practice
• Apply appropriate isolation precautions and personal protective equipment procedures
• Document care accurately in EPIC and communicate effectively using SBAR
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary support services to promote safe, coordinated patient care
• Maintain safe patient assignments while supporting unit operations, floating needs, weekend coverage, and emergency response requirements

Apply now for this medical-surgical neuro travel RN opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina, and join a collaborative healthcare team.

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.