Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg travel position requiring Epic proficiency, trauma-level patient care experience, and comfort with 1:6-7 patient ratios on night shifts.

• Hospital-based Medical Surgical unit
• Patient population includes traumatic bone, joint, and soft tissue injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spine injuries, subdural hematomas, and neurological trauma
• Patient ratio of 1:6-7
• 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15)
• 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• Contract length of 13–26 weeks
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding areas
• Epic EMR experience required;
  Pyxis also in use
• Skills required include: heparin drips, PCA, colostomy care, feeding tube care and management, blood product administration, central line care/management, peripheral line care/management, phlebotomy, PICC line management, IV starts, dysrhythmia management, O2 protocol management, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions/PPE, traumatic brain injury care, ortho trauma, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac), nasal cannula, oral suctioning, tracheostomy management, and wound care
• Preferred skills include: ACLS, dysrhythmia interpretation, pre/post hemodialysis management, drip management, CVA care, pre/post neuro surgery care, and spinal cord injury care

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience within the last 5 years
• Epic documentation experience required
• Must be comfortable with 1:6-7 patient ratios
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• ACLS preferred

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• EKG testing must be passed prior to start
• Unit orientation is 12 hours; organizational education is an additional 16 hours
• Navy scrubs required
• Contract staff will be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Unit consolidation to a centralized location may occur mid-contract, with staff pre-assigned to units as needed
• RTO is not permitted after booking and cannot be arranged on-site; call-offs or additional RTO may result in contract cancellation

American Traveler Job  #P-679867. 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/Surg

With 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.