Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Wilmington, NC

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Travel/Contract)
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $60.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Nights 3x12 Hours, 18:45 07:15; 36 or 48 hours accepted. If 48, no OT billed until after 48 hours.
• 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 travel nursing position. 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. Contract staff 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 the contract staff may be pre-assigned to units as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using a teamwork approach with a focus on patient safety
• Manage a patient load with a 1:6 ratio on a Neuro/Medical Surgical unit
• Document, communicate, and administer medications utilizing Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR
• Float as required travelers float first
• Work weekend shifts as required: 5 6 weekend shifts (equates to every other weekend)
• Participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments as directed
• Report to work during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters as required
• Fulfill charge nurse role as assigned/willing to learn

Required Skills

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Teamwork approach to patient care
• Focus on patient safety
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Ability to float to other units as directed
• Willingness to work weekends (5 6 shifts per contract period)

Preferred Skills

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

Education Requirements

• Active RN License required
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required

Required Experience

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

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Unit: Neuro/Medical Surgical patient diagnoses include general medicine with a focus on neuro
• Shift: Nights, 3x12, 18:45 07:15; 36 or 48 hours accepted per week
• Weekend requirement: 5 6 weekend shifts per contract period (approximately every other weekend)
• Float requirement: Yes travelers float first
• Scheduling type: Manager schedules
• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Not provided Navy Blue required
• Flu vaccination: Required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• COVID-19 vaccination: Not required
• Storm Team/Hurricane Team assignments mandatory for contract staff
• Contract staff may be required to report to work during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Mid-contract consolidation to the Centralized Office may occur; contract staff may be pre-assigned to units as needed

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 result in contract cancellation and DNR (Do Not Rehire).
• RTO maximum: 7 days for AYA Auto Offer positions.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start required for this specialty (Neuro unit).

About the Client

This integrated health system operates hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient facilities, and a broad continuum of care united under a shared cause of creating a healthier future. The organization has received national recognition as one of America's greatest workplaces in the healthcare sector and actively invests in team member experience, compensation, benefits, and educational opportunities.

Culturally, the emphasis is on belonging creating an environment where all employees feel accepted, valued, and connected. The organization describes itself as compassionate and patient-focused, and it actively works to ensure that team member wellbeing is given as much priority as patient experience. It has invested in wellness programs, progressive employer offerings, and formal recognition of team members as key contributors to the overall mission.

From a job seeker's perspective, this organization tends to appeal to those who want to work in a forward-thinking health system with a collaborative culture. Compensation is generally in line with the market, with a strong 401(k) match and benefits package. Employees in many departments report supportive management, strong teamwork, and a low-drama environment. Clinical roles often receive high marks for the quality of colleagues and the depth of learning opportunities. Growth potential exists, particularly for those who show initiative and align with the organization's value

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: 26-07974 Industry: Healthcare