```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical / Neurology – North Carolina
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 36 or 48 hours per week, 13-20 week assignment available. Every other weekend required (5-6 weekend shifts per assignment). Manager-scheduled shifts with floating expectations.
Highlights:
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Neurology-focused Medical-Surgical unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
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24-hour unit orientation with 24-bed capacity
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EPIC charting system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocols
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General medicine patient population with primary focus on neurological diagnoses including cerebrovascular accidents (CVA)
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First-time travelers accepted; open to local candidates
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Contract lengths flexible between 13-20 weeks with up to 7 days pre-approved time off
Requirements:
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Active North Carolina or Compact RN license
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Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
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Current ACLS and BLS certifications (required)
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NIHSS certification required
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Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
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Experience with telemetry monitoring, IV starts and management, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
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Willingness to float to other units as needed (travelers float first)
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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Ability to complete 8-10 hours of pre-start online modules using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
Preferred Qualifications:
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NIH Stroke Scale experience
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Previous neurology unit experience
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Charge nurse experience or willingness to learn the charge role
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EPIC charting system experience
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialized neurological nursing skills in a collaborative team environment with a strong focus on patient safety. You'll work with a dedicated interdisciplinary team including interpretation services while caring for a diverse patient population in a well-resourced 24-bed neurology unit. The role provides the chance to enhance critical care competencies including telemetry monitoring, neurological assessment, and acute stroke management in a supportive learning environment.
Additional Information:
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Navy blue scrubs required (not provided)
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Contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team/Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or disasters
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All lab testing must be completed within 48 hours after contract signing
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Must work 2 of 3 major holidays; no time off requests during first week
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No additional time off requests accepted after contract signing
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