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Travel Surgical Short Stay RN - $1,801 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • $1,801 Per Week

Highlights

Operate specialized equipment including CBI, Doppler ultrasound, BD Alaris Infusion System (Large Volume Pump and PCA Module), JP drains, Medela and Prevena Wound Vac Systems. Provide direct nursing care to adult surgical patients on a 12-bed Surgical Short Stay unit, primarily post-PACU admissions with stays under 24 hours.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWilmington, NC

Description

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 10/26/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.


Job Title

Registered Nurse – Surgical Short Stay

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday nights)

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to adult surgical patients on a 12-bed Surgical Short Stay unit, primarily post-PACU admissions with stays under 24 hours
  • Care for pre-operative patients and inpatient surgical admissions as census and acuity require
  • Manage patients across multiple surgical service lines including colorectal, endoscopic, general, gynecologic, maxillofacial, neurologic, orthopedic, plastic, urologic, and vascular
  • Operate specialized equipment including CBI, Doppler ultrasound, BD Alaris Infusion System (Large Volume Pump and PCA Module), JP drains, Medela and Prevena Wound Vac Systems
  • Float as needed to inpatient surgery floors, inpatient holding areas, or medical floors
  • Be available to report to work as assigned during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or declared disasters as part of Storm/Hurricane Team assignments

Required Qualifications

  • Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
  • ACLS certification required
  • BLS certification required
  • Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience required
  • Short stay nursing experience required
  • Must be able to work holidays; expected to work 2 of 3 major holidays during the contract
  • Candidates located within 50 miles of the facility are eligible; a lower rate applies for local candidates

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Charge nurse experience preferred
  • Experience with EPIC electronic health records preferred

Why Join Us

  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply, making this an excellent opportunity to begin a travel nursing career in a structured surgical environment
  • Work in a specialized short stay setting with exposure to a broad range of surgical service lines and patient populations

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #786527. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

 

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

 

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

 

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others

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