Travel RN - Med/Surg - Neuro

American Traveler

Wilmington (NC)

On-site

USD 3,880,000 - 4,240,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced Med/Surg-Neuro RN for night shifts in North Carolina. The role requires a NC or compact RN license and 2+ years of RN experience, with BLS; ACLS/NIHSS preferred.

You will cover 3x12-hour nights with 36–48 hours weekly and may float between units, including neuro surgical and neuro diagnosis patients. Careful adherence to safety protocols, telemetry monitoring, and use of EPIC/Pyxis systems is expected.

Qualifications

  • Active NC or compact RN license (pending submissions allowed).
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience in med/surg-neuro or related setting.
  • BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred.
  • EPIC charting experience preferred; telemetry experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical-surgical nursing care to neuro surgical and neuro diagnosis patients.
  • Manage patient care with safety protocols, isolation precautions, and PPE.
  • Float as needed and work 3x12-hour night shifts with weekend requirements.

Skills

Telemetry experience
EKG testing
PPE isolation precautions
Nasal cannula/airway management

Education

RN license (NC or compact)

Tools

EPIC
Pyxis
SBAR

Job description

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg-Neuro RN for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details
  • Medical Surgical - Neuro unit caring for neuro surgical procedure and neuro diagnosis patients
  • Patient ratios of 1:5-6
  • Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45-07:15)
  • 36 or 48 hours per week available
  • 12-16 weekend shifts required per contract, with flexibility to discuss
  • Float requirement applies
  • Uses Pyxis, SBAR, and EPIC systems
  • Assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team, may be required to work during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters, with possible reassignment to other units mid-contract
Requirements
  • Active NC or compact RN license (pending license/certs OK for submission)
  • BLS certification required; ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
  • EPIC charting experience preferred
  • Experience with telemetry, isolation precautions/PPE, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, and peripheral IV therapy
  • Must pass EKG testing prior to start
  • Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending OK at submission)
Additional Information
  • Provide medical-surgical nursing care to neuro surgical and neuro diagnosis patients, including CVA care
  • 2 orientation shifts on the unit following hospital-based orientation
  • Must complete required pre-start and annual online training modules
  • Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
  • RTO capped at 7 days, with no RTO allowed during the first week and no additional RTO after signing
  • Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
  • Travel pairs allowed if assigned to different units and disclosed at submission
  • Former Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before applying, with facility approval required
  • Current travel per diem clinicians must choose between per diem or travel contract status
  • First-time travelers are not required to have prior travel experience for consideration

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$1,792/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$23,293

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$93,174

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$1,144/wk

Lodging

$95.40 x 7 days = $668

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,792/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,640 - $1,792. The $1,792 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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