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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Oncology night shift position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and an oncology certification.

Details

• Inpatient Med/Surg Oncology unit with a primary patient population of medical-surgical patients with oncology history
• Patient diagnoses include AKI, sepsis, cancer, septic shock, pain, overdose, malignant neoplasms, ARF, encephalopathy, FTT, diabetic foot ulcers, and heparin drips
• Administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy via IV, PO, or injection is performed on this unit
• Target patient ratio is 1:6, though ratios may increase during periods of high census
• Daily census of 42
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Every other weekend required
• Call required if called off on a pre-scheduled shift; any called-out shifts must be rescheduled
• Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding in the ED or other medical patient care areas
• EMR: Epic; Medication dispensing: Pyxis
• 13-week minimum contract; extensions up to 26 weeks are accepted

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Oncology certification (ONC or equivalent) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Inpatient hospital experience required
• Required skills: Med/Surg, colostomy care, accessing ports, blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, heparin drips, insulin, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac
• Must be able to administer chemotherapy if needed
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor are required prior to start
• Preferred: CPI certification, charge nurse experience, OCN certification

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local pay rate
• Former permanent, PRN, or employee pool staff of this health system must wait 12 months before being eligible to apply as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Orientation consists of 24 hours (2 shifts); no RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation
• Pre-start modules are required (approximately 8–10 hours for acute care roles) and must also be completed annually
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Contract staff are assigned to Storm and/or Hurricane Teams and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Travel pairs are allowed, but each traveler must have their own transportation and be flexible with potentially different schedules
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings is expected
• Scrub colors: navy blue and white