Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical / Surgical Short Stay in Wilmington, NC

Join a rewarding 13-week travel nursing assignment as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on an adult Surgical Short Stay unit in Wilmington, North Carolina. This 12-bed unit provides care for surgical patients transitioning from recovery, preparing for procedures, or requiring short-term inpatient support. You will care for a diverse surgical population while working with a collaborative interdisciplinary team and maintaining a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Located along North Carolina’s scenic Cape Fear coast, Wilmington offers a vibrant riverfront, historic charm, and easy access to beautiful beaches–an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking meaningful clinical work and an enjoyable coastal lifestyle. Apply now for this North Carolina travel nursing opportunity!

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,660-$1,750
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Adult Surgical Short Stay
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Patient Population: Adults with a broad range of surgical diagnoses, including colorectal, endoscopic, general, gynecologic, neurologic, orthopedic, plastic, urologic, vascular, and thoracic conditions
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend; approximately 12 weekend night shifts per contract
• Floating: May be required to float to inpatient surgery floors, inpatient holding areas, or medical floors as needed
• Documentation: Epic experience preferred
• Contract Flexibility: Longer assignments of 13-26 weeks may be considered

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license 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
• Prior Surgical Short Stay or 23-hour observation unit experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Ability to successfully complete required EKG testing before the start of the assignment
• Strong clinical skills in postoperative assessment, surgical drains, wound care, wound vacs, telemetry, dysrhythmia recognition, IV therapy, PCA, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Ability to care for patients across multiple surgical service lines
• Previous charge nursing experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Willingness to float and work weekends and designated holidays as scheduled

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to adult surgical and short-stay patients
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor recovery, and identify changes in patient condition
• Care for patients arriving from post-anesthesia recovery, preoperative patients, and surgical inpatients when needed
• Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, insulin protocols, and pain-management therapies according to orders and policy
• Manage surgical drains, wound vac systems, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, central and peripheral lines, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Provide telemetry monitoring and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias, rapid responses, and emergency situations
• Coordinate discharge readiness, patient education, and continuity of care for patients with stays typically under 24 hours
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, IV teams, and other members of the care team
• Float to nearby applicable units when needed and support team operations during high census or emergency events

Apply now to join a collaborative healthcare team and advance your travel nursing career 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.