Job Opportunity – Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: October 2026
Location: Coastal North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15), 36 or 48 hours per week; every other weekend required; holiday rotation required
Highlights:
- General medical/surgical patient population serving adults and geriatrics with a daily census of approximately 43
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6-7 for night shift
- Epic EMR system with Pyxis medication management
- 13-26 week contract assignments available
- Charge nurse experience preferred for night shift roles
- 24-hour orientation program with comprehensive unit support
Requirements:
- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)
- Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Must pass EKG interpretation testing prior to contract start
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred
- First-time travelers accepted
- Ability to work holidays and participate in inclement weather/emergency response teams
- Willingness to float to similar units as needed
- Must complete 8-10 hours of pre-start online modules (non-billable)
Clinical Skills & Procedures:
- Heparin drip management
- Wound vacuum dressing changes
- High-flow oxygen therapy
- Limited BiPAP support with respiratory team assistance
- Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
- IV therapy, peripheral line management, and insulin protocols
- General wound care and surgical drain management
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This role offers the chance to provide quality patient care in a well-supported medical/surgical environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams. You'll work alongside a collaborative team committed to excellent patient outcomes while gaining valuable experience in a coastal healthcare setting. The unit maintains appropriate med/surg acuity without PCU-level patients, making it ideal for experienced general medical/surgical nurses looking to make a meaningful impact.
Additional Information:
- Required to attend monthly unit team meetings (scheduled for 4th Wednesday of most months at 17:30; night shift meetings held Friday mornings at 07:30)
- Up to 7 days of requested time off may be approved (excluding holidays and first week)
- Must work 2 of 3 major holidays during assignment
- Navy scrubs required (not provided)
- May be assigned to Storm Team/Hurricane Team for emergency preparedness
- Call coverage required if placed on call for pre-scheduled shifts