Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical Neurology – North Carolina
Start Date: November 16, 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; every other weekend required; floating required; holiday coverage required
Highlights:
- Medical Surgical Neurology unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Contract lengths of 13-26 weeks available
- EPIC charting system with 24 hours of paid orientation
- Specialized neuro unit focusing on cerebrovascular accidents, telemetry, and dysrhythmia management
- First-time travelers welcome with appropriate experience
- 24-bed unit with general medicine and neurology patient population
Requirements:
- Current RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license accepted)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
- Neurology experience required
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Experience with telemetry, IV management, and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Ability to float to other units as needed
- Availability to work holidays and provide emergency response during catastrophic events
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to develop specialized skills in neurology and medical surgical nursing within a supportive acute care environment. You'll work with an interdisciplinary team utilizing industry-standard technology and protocols to deliver quality patient care. The extended contract options provide stability while allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from neurological conditions.