American Traveler is looking for Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - $2,405 per week in Wilmington, NC. This local job opportunity with ID 3710721819 is live since 2026-06-12 05:12:49. 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: 07/06/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: TravelAssignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
Hours: 48 hrs/wk
Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, Epic proficiency, and the ability to manage insulin and heparin drips on night shift.Details
Acute care hospital Med/Surg unit with a daily census of approximately 43 patients
Adult and geriatric general Med/Surg patient population; no PCU-level patients on this unit
Patient ratio of 1:6
Procedures and skills include heparin drips, wound vac dressing changes, high-flow oxygen, and occasional short-term BiPap with respiratory support
EMR: Epic (required); medication dispensing via Pyxis; communication using SBAR
12-hour night shifts, 18:45-07:15, with 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
Every other weekend required
Holiday coverage required - candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
On-call required for pre-scheduled call shifts
Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding areas
Contract length of 13-26 weeksRequirements
Active NC or compact RN license required (may be submitted with license pending)
Current BLS certification required
Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience required
Epic EMR experience required
Proficiency with insulin and heparin drips required
Must pass EKG testing prior to start
Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)
Any previous permanent, PRN, or employed-physician staff at this health system must have a 12-month gap before being considered as a traveler, with facility rehire approval requiredAdditional Information
Charge nurse experience preferred; charge role is preferred for night shift travelers
CPI certification preferred
24-hour unit orientation provided, followed by weekly orientation; 8-10 hours of pre-start online modules required (completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, or in-person classes)
All travelers are required to attend monthly unit team meetings (4th Wednesday, January-October; 3rd Wednesday, November-December at 17:30); additional night shift meetings held at 07:30 on the Friday following each Wednesday meeting
Travelers will be assigned to an Inclement Weather/Storm Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters; mid-contract unit reassignment is possible during such events
May care for COVID-positive patients
RTO is not permitted during the first week of the assignment (orientation); up to 7 days of RTO may be approved provided it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval and RTO after booking cannot be arranged on-site
Navy scrubs required; scrubs are not provided
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be eligible at a different rate
Travel pairs are allowed provided each traveler has their own transportation and is comfortable with potentially different schedulesAmerican Traveler Job ID . 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/SurgAbout American TravelerWith 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. -