Travel Med Surg RN - $1,867 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse Job in Wilmington, NC 28401 | Neuro Medical-Surgical Unit

Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina 28401! Bring your medical-surgical and neuro care experience to a fast-paced acute care unit where teamwork, patient safety, and patient-centered care come first. Wilmington offers a vibrant coastal setting with a welcoming community and an appealing place to live and work.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Neuro Medicine
• Location: Wilmington, NC 28401 — a vibrant coastal city with a welcoming community and scenic surroundings
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Shift Pattern: Block schedule; 36 or 48 hours accepted
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,660 - $1,750
• Patient Ratio: 1:6 on nights
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately every other weekend
• Floating: Travelers should be open to floating as needed

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience required
• Previous medical-surgical nursing experience required; neuro med/surg experience preferred
• Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience working with a 1:6 or 1:7 patient ratio preferred
• Strong teamwork mindset with a focus on patient safety and quality care
• Ability to adapt quickly, learn charge nurse responsibilities if needed, and support a collaborative clinical team
• EKG testing required prior to start

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality bedside care for adult and geriatric patients in a neuro-focused medical-surgical setting
• Monitor patients with general medicine and neurological conditions
• Perform assessments, administer medications, and manage IV therapy and telemetry as needed
• Interpret dysrhythmias and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Use clinical judgment to prioritize care for a 6-patient assignment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support safe, coordinated patient care
• Document accurately in EPIC and communicate effectively using SBAR
• Maintain a professional, teamwork-driven approach in all interactions with patients and staff
• Support unit needs by floating when required and adapting to shifting patient acuity

Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg RN job in Wilmington, NC and join a supportive healthcare team today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #506011. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

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