Job Title: RN - Med Surg
Location: Wilmington, NC
Start Date: 08/25/2025
Duration: 13
Shift: 4x12 Nights
Hours/Week: 48
Type of Facility: Hospital
Pay Range (week gross, includes taxable + stipends): $1960.69 - $2021.33
Position Summary:
VitalHire is seeking a skilled and compassionate RN - Med Surg to join our growing clinician community. This high-impact opportunity offers a 4x12 Nights at a leading Hospital in Wilmington, NC. With competitive pay, full flexibility, and access to premium assignments, this is your chance to take control of your healthcare career.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive patient care for medical/surgical patients with 6-7 patient ratios • Manage heparin drips, PCAs, and medication administration • Perform colostomy care, feeding tube care and management • Administer blood products safely and effectively • Provide central line care and management • Manage peripheral line care and perform IV starts • Conduct phlebotomy and PICC line management • Monitor and manage dysrhythmias and cardiac conditions • Implement O2 protocol management and non-invasive airway management • Provide tracheostomy management and oral suctioning • Care for patients with traumatic brain injuries and ortho trauma • Manage surgical drains and chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac) • Perform comprehensive wound care • Maintain isolation precautions and proper PPE usage • Document patient care using Epic charting system • Float to similar units and alternate care locations as needed • Work every other weekend and 2 out of 3 major holidays • Maintain current BLS certification • Complete 8-10 hours of non-billable modules pre-start and annually • Participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments during catastrophic events • Care for patients with severe bone, joint, and soft tissue injuries • Manage patients with subdural hematomas and neurological trauma • Utilize unit systems including Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR communication • Complete 12-hour unit orientation and 16-hour organizational education • Pass EKG testing prior to start date • Provide two manager/supervisor references from past 12 months • Adhere to fatigue policy of no more than 5 consecutive days or 60 hours per week
Job Requirements:
- Active, unencumbered license in NC
- Minimum of 1-7 years of relevant experience, depending on specialty
- Current Certifications: BLS and/or ACLS, plus any specialty-specific requirements
- Experience with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, as applicable)
Other Required Documentation:
- Current Resume listing detailed work history (MM/YYYY format)
- Two current clinical references
- State-required professional license
- Physicial exam (completed within the past 12 months)
- TB skin test or Quantiferon Gold (within the past 12 months)
- Immunity Titers - MMR/Hep B/Varicella (declinations may be accepted)
- Current Tdap and Flu vaccinations
- Must pass background check and drug screening
Why Choose VitalHire:
- A modern, mobile-first platform built for how you want to work
- Clear, upfront pay rates - no surprises
- Book contracts and shifts on your schedule, 24/7
- Maximize your take-home with top tier, tax-free housing & travel stipends
- Contract extension bonuses
- Referral rewards
- Optional retirement benefits
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Refer to Job #: 2972160
