```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry – Inpatient Surgery Unit – North Carolina
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), 36 or 48-hour contracts available, every other weekend required, no call required, floating as needed
Highlights:
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Work in a dynamic inpatient surgery unit with a diverse patient population including surgical and trauma cases
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Patient ratios of 1:6 for floor-level medical-surgical and surgical step-down patients
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Epic charting system with comprehensive 24 hours of floor training following 2 days of hospital orientation
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Contract extensions available through February 27, 2027
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
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Experience with specialized equipment including wound vacs, chest tubes, NG tubes, and various surgical drains
Requirements:
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Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license accepted)
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Current BLS certification required
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; 1 year considered for experienced travelers
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Must be comfortable with 1:6 patient ratios
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Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
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Experience with telemetry, surgical patients, and dysrhythmia management preferred
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Proficiency with Epic charting system preferred
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Trauma Level II experience preferred
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Patient Population & Clinical Experience:
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Wide range of surgical and trauma diagnoses including appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, various cancers, kidney stones, bowel obstructions, and peripheral vascular disease
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Surgical procedures include cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, ostomy creation/closure, wound debridement, tumor removal, amputations, and fem-pop bypass
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Skills utilized include blood product administration, central line and PICC line management, chest tube management, PCA pumps, wound care/wound vacs, IV therapy, heparin protocols, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to expand your clinical expertise in a fast-paced surgical environment where you'll care for a diverse patient population ranging from planned surgical cases to acute trauma patients. With robust interdisciplinary support and comprehensive orientation, you'll join a team dedicated to providing high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment. This role is ideal for experienced medical-surgical and telemetry nurses seeking to broaden their skills in surgical and trauma nursing.
Additional Information:
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Contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events
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Requested time off after booking is not permitted and strict attendance policies are enforced
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Navy scrubs required (all navy or navy bottom/white top)
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43-bed unit (34 floor beds, 9 step-down beds)
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Pre-start online modules required (approximately 8-10 hours, non-billable)
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