Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Neuro

the Client•Wilmington, NC

4d•$55•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Medical Surgical – Neuro travel nursing contract position at a regional medical center in Wilmington, NC. The unit specializes in Neuro Surgical Procedures and Neuro diagnoses, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6. The unit uses Pyxis, SBAR, and EPIC for medication management, documentation, and communication, and scheduling is manager-driven. Scrub color is Navy. Both local candidates and travelers are accepted.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
Proficiency with Pyxis (medication management system).
Proficiency with EPIC (documentation system).
Proficiency with SBAR (communication framework).
Ability to manage a patient ratio of 1:5–6.
Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty.
Ability to float to other units as required.
Ability to fulfill weekend shift requirements (12–16 shifts per contract).
Ability to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments as required.
Current RN License required.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
Flu vaccination required — medical/religious exemptions only.

Nice To Haves

Neuro experience preferred.
NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) certification preferred.
Traveler experience (not required; first-time travelers accepted).

Responsibilities

Provide medical-surgical and neurological nursing care to patients with Neuro Surgical Procedures and Neuro diagnoses.
Maintain a patient assignment ratio of 1:5–6 per shift.
Work 36 or 48 hours per week; if 48 hours, overtime is not billed until after the 48th hour (Days).
Complete 2 orientation shifts on the unit following hospital-based orientation.
Float to other units as required per float requirement policy.
Complete 12–16 weekend shifts per contract; the unit is flexible with this requirement and would like to discuss with the traveler.
Be assigned and expected to work on a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team; contract staff may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty, or disaster.
Be aware that consolidation to the Centralized Office mid-contract may occur and that contract staff may be preassigned to units as needed.