```htmlJob Opportunity – Medical-Surgical Neuroscience Registered Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: September 28, 2026
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 36 or 48 hours per week; 1:5-6 patient ratio; 12-16 weekend shifts per contract; manager-created schedules
Highlights:
- Specialized neuroscience unit caring for patients with neurosurgical procedures and neurological diagnoses including CVA
- 13-26 week contract lengths accepted with flexible weekend scheduling available for discussion
- Epic EMR system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, rapid response, pharmacy, and therapy services
- 36-bed unit with structured orientation including 2 unit-specific shifts following hospital-based orientation
- Float requirements within facility; blocked scheduling may be accommodated based on individual requests
- Competitive local and travel rates available; locals within 50 miles accepted
Requirements:
- Current North Carolina or Compact state RN license
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and CPI certifications required or preferred
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Neuroscience or medical-surgical telemetry experience strongly preferred
- Experience with telemetry monitoring, IV therapy, peripheral line management, and non-invasive airway management
- Epic charting system experience preferred
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Willingness to participate in storm team/hurricane team and report during catastrophic events or disasters
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work with a dedicated neuroscience team providing specialized care to adults with complex neurological conditions. The facility provides robust interdisciplinary support and utilizes modern technology including Epic documentation and Pyxis medication systems. With flexible contract lengths and the potential for blocked scheduling accommodation, this role allows you to advance your neuroscience nursing skills while maintaining work-life balance in a coastal North Carolina community.
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