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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Float
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg/Tele Float Pool position supporting ED Holding, requiring 2 years of experience and a NC or compact RN license.
Details
Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15), with 36 and 48 hour contracts accepted
ED Holding unit located within the Emergency Department, caring for patients awaiting an inpatient bed with any medical/surgical adult diagnosis
May also care for PCU level patients
Expected to take MS/Tele cases and float to ED and MedSurg areas as needed
Patient ratios of 1:6-1:7 for MS/Tele and 1:3-1:4 for PCU level patients
Every other weekend required
No on-call requirement
Uses cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other standard monitoring equipment
Charting and communication via Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR
12-hour unit orientation provided
Requirements
Active NC or compact RN license required
Current BLS and NIHSS certification required
ACLS preferred
2 years of relevant RN experience required
Prior MS/Tele and ER holding experience required
Previous travel nursing experience required
CPI certification preferred
Must be able to keep up with a fast-paced unit and 1:6-7 ratios
Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, peripheral line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of rapid response/code teams
Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, nasal cannula use, and non-invasive airway management
Must pass EKG testing prior to start
Additional Information
Care for high-acuity, mixed-population patients boarding in the Emergency Department awaiting inpatient placement
Must be able to float within or near the facility as needed
Navy scrubs required
Must be able to work holidays, including 2 of the 3 major holidays
Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
May be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters
Travel pairs allowed if assigned to different units and disclosed at submission
Local candidates accepted at a local rate within 50 miles of the facility
Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees must wait 12 months before applying
Current travel per diem clinicians must choose between travel or per diem status, not both
First-time travelers may be considered given at least one prior travel assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool
About American Traveler
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.
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Worksite address
wilmington, NC, 28412, US
Who can apply
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