Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

$2,002-2,890/week

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Certification details

BLS - Basic Life Support
Chemotherapy Administration Certification

Job details

Travel rate is available for local travelers if their start date is on or before 12/16.
RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a cancel and DNR.
WILL CERT FOR CHEMO
Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year
Traveler Experience: Will accept 1st time travelers.
Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes
Skills: Administer chemo. Experience in an inpatient setting is required, Med/Surg, Colostomy care, Accessing Ports, Blood Product Administration, Central line blood draw, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Heparin, Insulin, Chemotherapy Administration, Monitoring Chemotherapy, Surgical drains, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Isolation Precautions, Wound Care/Wound Vac.
Target Ratios: 1:6-7
Shift: NIGHTS; Unit will accept contracts from 13 weeks+ up to March 15, 2025 (hard stop) to get the unit through the holidays!
RTO: 7 days MAX - NO CHRISTMAS RTO; 36 or 48 hours. If 48 then no OT billed until after 48.
Call Requirement: Call required if called off on a prescheduled shift.
Float Requirement: Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatients holding, such as inpatient holding in the ED, or any alternate medical patient care location.
Weekend Requirement: EVERY OTHER WEEKEND REQUIRED.

Job requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Chemotherapy administration certification is required prior to start; required to obtain prior to start.
BLS.

Unit specific information

Primarily Medical Surgical patients with Oncology history and occasional Chemotherapy administration.
Daily Census 42.
Typical ratios may be higher during times of increased census.
Unit Systems: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR.
Unit Orientation: 24 hrs (2 shifts).
Scrubs: Navy Blue and white.

Additional Details

Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team. Contract staff may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty or disaster. Consolidation to the Centralized Office mid-contract may occur and the contract staff may be preassigned to units as needed.
During times of increased census, typical ratios may be higher.
Attendance to monthly staff meetings.

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New Hanover Regional Medical Center

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2 nurses recommend working with New Hanover Regional Medical Center

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Not traveler friendly with schedule

Matthew P

OR - Operating Room (RN)

Feb '23

Review of New Hanover Regional Medical Center on Nov 26, 2024

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1:6 Patient ratioVerified by 78 Vivian users
Psychiatric
749 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS2131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401

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About Wilmington, NC

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Wilmington, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Wilmington is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 89°F, average low: 70°F.
Winter average high: 58°F, average low: 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Wilmington, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the off-peak tourist seasons.

Transportation

Wilmington is car-friendly, with relatively low traffic congestion.
Public transportation options are limited, but there are some bus routes available.

Demographics

Wilmington has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen from the many trees and plants in the area.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in Wilmington.

Things to Do

Wilmington offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic downtown area, visiting museums, enjoying fresh seafood at local restaurants, and engaging in outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing.

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