Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Registered Nurse/Medical Surgical

Location: Wilmington, NC

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $58.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Night shift (3 12 Hours), 18:45 7:15; 36 or 48 hours accepted
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is a Neuro Unit Medical Surgical nursing position at a healthcare facility in Wilmington, NC. The unit focuses on general medicine with an emphasis on neurological patient diagnoses. Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team, and may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty, or disaster. Consolidation to the Centralized Office mid-contract may occur, and contract staff may be pre-assigned to units as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Neuro Unit with a focus on general medicine and neurological diagnoses
• Maintain a teamwork approach to patient care with a focus on patient safety
• Work within a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
• Float as required; travelers float first
• Fulfill weekend shift requirements: 5 6 weekend shifts (equates to every other weekend)
• Utilize unit systems including Pyxis (medication), EPIC (documentation), and SBAR (communication)
• Work under a manager-scheduled format
• Complete 24-hour unit orientation upon start
• Report to work during Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team activations, including catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Adapt to potential mid-contract consolidation and pre-assignment to units as needed

Required Skills

• Teamwork approach to patient care
• Focus on patient safety
• Willingness and ability to float; travelers float first
• Ability to fulfill weekend shift requirement (5 6 weekend shifts per contract period)
• Proficiency with or ability to learn Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR systems

Preferred Skills

• NIH stroke scale experience
• Neuro experience preferred
• Experience in or willingness to learn the charge nurse role preferred

Education Requirements

• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start (required for this specialty)
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Night shift (18:45 7:15), 3 12-hour shifts; 36 or 48 hours accepted per week
• Weekend requirement: 5 6 weekend shifts (equates to every other weekend)
• Float requirement: travelers float first
• Scheduling type: Manager schedules
• Contract staff may be required to work Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Scrubs: Not provided; Navy Blue required

Important Notes

• RTO (Return to Origin) after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on unit could possibly result in contract cancellation and DNR (Do Not Rehire).
• RTO maximum: 7 days (for AYA Auto Offer)
• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty
• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• COVID-19 vaccination: Not required
• Flu vaccination: Required medical/religious exemptions only

About the Client

This healthcare system is a leading regional medical network serving communities across the Southeastern United States, with facilities providing acute care, surgical, neurological, and specialized inpatient services. The organization employs registered nurses across a broad range of specialties including medical-surgical, telemetry, neuro, CVOR, and intensive care alongside physicians, clinical coordinators, and allied health professionals who collaborate to deliver high-acuity patient care across multiple hospital campuses.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-09298 Industry: Healthcare

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