Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Oncology night shift position requiring ONC certification and chemotherapy administration competency.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Medical Surgical Oncology unit
• Primarily care for patients with general med/surg diagnoses and oncology histories
• Shift is nights, 3x12 hours (18:45–07:15), every other weekend required
• Patient ratios are typically 1:6, with higher ratios possible during census surges
• Floating required to similar inpatient units, inpatient holding in the ED, or other care locations as needed
• Call is required only if called off on a prescheduled shift
• Expected to serve on Storm Team or Hurricane Team during catastrophic events or disasters
• Unit uses Epic for documentation and Pyxis for medication management
• Unit census is typically 42 patients
• Responsible for managing med/surg and oncology patient populations, with chemotherapy and biotherapy administration as needed
• Must attend monthly staff meetings and complete required online and in-person modules before start
• Scrub colors are navy blue and white
• No RTO allowed during the first week of assignment; must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Floating is to be expected based on census and skill set, and candidates must have no restrictions on floating
• Travel pairs are permitted if working on different units
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility will be offered a local rate

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required at time of start
• Minimum of 2 years recent inpatient Med/Surg experience
• ONC certification and ability to administer chemotherapy required
• BLS certification required
• Proficiency with Epic charting and Pyxis medication systems required
• Skills required include colostomy care, port access, blood product administration, central and peripheral line management, PICC line care, heparin and insulin administration, post-surgical drain management, chest tubes, wound care, and non-invasive airway management
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Ability to attend 24 hours (2 shifts) of unit orientation
• Candidates must be comfortable with floating as described
• Applicants who are current or former Novant Health or New Hanover employees must have a 12-month separation before consideration
• Candidates must be able to provide two professional references from the past 12 months

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts