Travel Medical-Surgical RN

Company: American Traveler
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: March 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler 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: 03/30/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 48 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs - Hours: 48 hrs/wk - Start Date: Mar 30, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring Epic proficiency and charge nurse responsibilities on night shifts. Details - Inpatient Med/Surg unit at a hospital setting - Adult and geriatric general Med/Surg patient population with a daily census of approximately 43 - Patient ratio of 1:6–7 - Procedures include insulin drips, heparin drips, wound vac dressing changes, high flow oxygen, and occasional short-term BiPAP with respiratory support — no additional training required - No PCU-level patients on this unit - Documents and communicates using Epic (PYXIS), and SBAR - 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM - 36 or 48 hours per week accepted - Charge nurse role is required for night shift travelers - Assigned to every other weekend - Holiday coverage is required - On-call required for pre-scheduled call shifts - Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holds required - 13–26 week contracts accepted Requirements - Active NC or Compact RN license - Minimum 2 years of RN experience - Epic EMR experience required - Ability to manage insulin and heparin drips - Current BLS certification required - Must pass EKG testing prior to start - 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration - NC State Board of Nursing License Verification and NURSYS Verification required for consideration Additional Information - First-time travelers are welcome to apply - Local candidates are accepted - Charge nurse experience preferred; CPI certification preferred - Travelers may be assigned to an Inclement Weather Team and may be required to report to work during storms, hurricanes, catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters - Consolidation to a centralized office mid-contract is possible, with travelers potentially reassigned to units as needed - May occasionally care for COVID-positive patients - Unit orientation is 24 hours - Navy scrubs required; scrubs are not provided - No RTO is permitted after booking — unplanned call-offs or additional time-off requests may result in contract cancellation American Traveler Job ID P-682768. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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