Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) – Orthopedic Trauma and General Surgery

Explore a travel nursing opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina, as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse caring for adult orthopedic trauma, neurological trauma, and general surgery patients. This 13-week contract offers consistent night shifts, a manageable 1:5-6 patient ratio, and the opportunity to provide high-quality acute-care nursing in a fast-paced clinical environment. Wilmington is a vibrant coastal community known for its riverfront charm, historic downtown, and easy access to Atlantic beaches.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,660-$1,750
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 6:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m.; 36-hour contracts, with 48-hour contracts also considered
• Patient Population: Adults with orthopedic trauma, neuro trauma, general surgery overflow, traumatic brain injuries, spine injuries, and related conditions
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Floating: Required to similar medical-surgical units and alternate inpatient care locations as needed
• Orientation: Approximately 28 hours, including unit and organizational education
• Charting and Systems: Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR
• Time-Off Guidelines: Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off may be considered; no time off during the first week, no holiday time off, and all requests must be approved before the contract is signed

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in North Carolina or a compact-state license; pending licensure may be considered for submission
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Recent orthopedic, neurological, and trauma nursing experience required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Comfort caring for 5-6 patients and floating to comparable inpatient units
• Ability to successfully complete specialty EKG testing before the start date
• Willingness to participate in storm, hurricane, mass-casualty, or disaster response staffing when required
• Ability to complete required pre-start education and testing within designated time frames

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult orthopedic trauma, neuro trauma, and general surgery patients
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, administer medications, monitor clinical status, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Manage patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, fractures, soft-tissue injuries, subdural hematomas, and postoperative needs
• Care for patients requiring telemetry, heparin infusions, chest tubes, surgical drains, wound vacs, central lines, PICC lines, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, and ostomies
• Perform blood product administration, IV starts, phlebotomy, peripheral line care, and central-line blood draws according to policy
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, changing neurological status, respiratory concerns, and other clinical changes
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy services, respiratory care, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Accurately document patient care in Epic and communicate effectively using SBAR
• Support unit operations through safe handoffs, patient education, discharge planning, and participation in quality and safety initiatives

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel nursing opportunity 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.