# Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Neuro – North Carolina
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM; 36 or 48 hours per week accepted; every other weekend required; float required; holiday coverage required
Highlights:- Dedicated neuro unit with a focus on general medicine and neurological care
- Nurse to patient ratio of 1:6 across all shifts
- EPIC charting system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocols
- Contract lengths from 13 to 26 weeks available
- 24-hour orientation provided with ongoing interdisciplinary support including interpretation services
- Maximum of 7 days requested time off; no RTO permitted during first week or holidays
Requirements:- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license)
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
- Neuro experience required; must pass EKG testing prior to start
- Experience with telemetry, starting and maintaining IVs, and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- First-time travelers accepted
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:This position offers the chance to work on a specialized neuro unit where you'll care for patients with cerebrovascular accidents and general neurological conditions in a supportive environment. You'll gain valuable experience with a manageable patient ratio while working alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to quality patient care. Contract staff play a vital role in the facility's mission and may be assigned to storm or hurricane response teams during catastrophic events, demonstrating the critical nature of this role.