Medical Surgical Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 24 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience worked in the last 3 years.

• 12 months of travel experience is required.

• 3 months of Epic experience is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a North Carolina license or compact license (required for submission).

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >80 miles from facility to be submitted.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: AMN Program - ECU Health (Vidant Health) and no current placement allowed at Program: AMN Program - ECU Health (Vidant Health).

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Upon accepting an offer, you will be assigned Relias exams that must be taken immediately (within 48hrs). If you fail the exam twice, this may result in an immediate cancellation by the facility.

Required Skills/

Experience:

Float experience does not count towards the unit experience requirement. IV insertion. Knowledge of assisting providers with procedures at bedside.

Unit Details:
General Med-Surg patient population including COPD exacerbation, acute renal failure, sepsis, UTI, pneumonia, syncope, anemia, hip fractures, bowel obstruction, cellulitis, renal failure, dehydration, diabetes, hepatic encephalopathy, stroke, TIA, chronic CHF, PE, GI bleed, failure to thrive, non-healing wounds, renal insufficiency, acute kidney injury, comfort care, oncology, post-op care, and recovery cardiac cath patients. Various abdominal surgeries including lap choles, lap appendectomies, hernia repairs, and bowel resections.

Common procedures include peritoneal dialysis, chest tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, bedside incision and drainage, central lines, thoracentesis, paracentesis, wound vacs, Bucks traction, breathing treatments, chest tube set-up/care, CPAP/BiPap, trach care, post-op drains, tube feeding, and catheterization (Foley and suprapubic). Common equipment includes Alaris IV pump, Omni feeding pump, SCD machine, Iso Air mattress pump, T-pumps, Accu Chek, vein finder, glucose meter, Welch Allyn vital signs machine, computers on wheels, and Banyan phones.

Uses ancillary staff. Patient care delivery system includes charge nurse, primary nurse, and NA.

Floating Requirements:
Float to any nursing area, practice as needed and census allowed.

5 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 10/31/2026, 11/26/2026, 12/24/2026, 12/25/2026, 12/31/2026. Number of holidays allowed off: 1

2 Charge/Lead references required from within the last 12 months

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• Skills Checklist:
  Yes
• References:
  Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: NC
• Certifications:
  
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/5-6
• Shift Type:
  Day
• Contract Date:
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3