Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12-hour nights per week (schedule varies), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM NOC; every other weekend; holiday coverage required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric Med/Surg patients
• Safely manage and titrate insulin and heparin drips per protocol
• Perform cardiac monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias and initiate appropriate interventions
• Deliver wound care including Wound Vac dressing changes and manage peripheral lines
• Utilize EPIC and unit systems (PYXIS, SBAR) for accurate documentation and communication
• Serve as charge nurse on night shifts when assigned, coordinating patient care and resources
• Adhere to isolation precautions and PPE protocols to maintain patient and staff safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory, PT, pharmacy and rapid response

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for practice in North Carolina (or compact RN where applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience
• EPIC experience required for documentation and medication workflows
• BCLS (BLS) certification required prior to start
• Previous charge nurse experience required for night travelers (preferred in any capacity)
• Comfortable managing insulin and heparin drips and performing dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Must be able to work holidays, float as needed, and be part of Inclement Weather/Storm Teams
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Med/Surg patient care and general medical-surgical nursing principles
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response with dysrhythmia interpretation
• IV therapy, phlebotomy and peripheral line care/management
• Experience with High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and high flow oxygen therapies
• Wound care including Wound Vac dressing changes
• Proficiency with EPIC, PYXIS medication systems and SBAR communication
• Infection control, isolation precautions and PPE best practices
• Ability to work independently and lead as charge nurse during night shifts

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Life insurance and retirement savings options to help you plan for the future
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing smoother
• Supportive onboarding with a 24-hour orientation so you hit the ground running
• A collaborative interdisciplinary team that values your expertise
• Flexible scheduling options including 36 or 48 hour arrangements to fit your life
• Access to professional development and clinical skill refreshers
• Inclusion on Inclement Weather / Storm Teams with clear expectations and team support

Travel Perks: Explore Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington is a coastal gem — enjoy nearby Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach for weekend surf and sun, stroll the historic Riverwalk and downtown with its shops, galleries and restaurants, visit the USS North Carolina Battleship and learn a bit of naval history, relax in Airlie Gardens or explore Carolina Beach State Park for hiking and kayaking. Day-trip options include Bald Head Island by ferry or a short drive to Myrtle Beach for extra weekend variety.

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