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: $61.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Night shift, 3x12 Hours, 18:45 07:15
• 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 Medical-Surgical travel/contract Registered Nurse position on a Neuro Surgical unit at a healthcare facility in Wilmington, NC. The unit cares for patients with Neuro Surgical Procedures and Neuro 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 a Centralized Office mid-contract may occur, and contract staff may be preassigned to units as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with Neuro Surgical Procedures and Neuro diagnoses on a Medical-Surgical unit.
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:5 6.
• Work 36 or 48 hours per week (if 48 hours, no overtime billed until after 48 hours); DAYS scheduling.
• Float to other units as required per float requirement.
• Fulfill weekend shift requirements of 12 16 weekend shifts per contract; unit is flexible and would like to discuss scheduling with the traveler.
• Utilize unit systems including Pyxis, SBAR, and EPIC for medication management, documentation, and communication.
• Complete 2 orientation shifts on the unit after hospital-based orientation.
• Participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments as directed.
• Report to work during catastrophic events, mass casualty situations, or disasters as required.

Required Skills

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Ability to work night shifts (3x12, 18:45 07:15).
• Proficiency with Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR communication methodology.
• Ability to float to other units as required.
• Willingness and availability to fulfill weekend shift requirements (12 16 shifts per contract).
• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty.
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only).

Preferred Skills

• Neuro experience preferred.
• NIH certification preferred.

Education Requirements

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start.
• NIH certification preferred.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• Travel nursing experience: not required; first-time travelers accepted.
• Local candidates accepted.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45 07:15).
• 36 or 48 hours per week; if 48 hours, no overtime billed until after 48 hours.
• Patient ratios: 1:5 6.
• Float requirement: Yes floating to other units is required.
• Weekend requirement: 12 16 weekend shifts per contract; unit is flexible and would like to discuss with the traveler.
• Blocked scheduling may be accommodated depending on the request; please inquire during the submission process.
• RTO: 7 days MAX; NO RTO after booking.
• Scheduling type: Manager schedules.
• Scrub color: Navy.
• 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; contract staff may be preassigned to units as needed.

Important Notes

• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty. Failure to pass may affect contract placement.
• Flu vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions only.
• RTO (Return to Origin) policy: 7 days MAX; no RTO after booking.
• Unit orientation consists of 2 orientation shifts on the unit after hospital-based orientation.
• Blocked scheduling may be accommodated please inquire during the submission process.
• COVID-19 vaccination: not required.

Benefits

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

About the Client

This healthcare system operates a regional medical center in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving patients across the greater Cape Fear region. The organization employs registered nurses, surgical technologists, clinical coordinators, and allied health professionals across a broad range of specialties including Medical-Surgical, Neuro Surgical, and critical care and maintains staffing models that include both permanent staff and contract travel nursing professionals.

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: 26-10313

Industry: Healthcare