Oncology Chemo Certified RN
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Oncology unit position requiring at least 2 years of inpatient experience and the ability to administer chemotherapy.

Details

• Night shift position, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Med/Surg unit with a primary oncology patient population (Med/Surg-Oncology)
• 13-week minimum contract length, with extensions up to 26 weeks available
• Patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:6, though ratios may increase during high census periods
• Daily unit census of 42 patients
• Patient diagnoses include AKI, sepsis, septic shock, cancer, malignant neoplasms, ARF, encephalopathy, FTT, diabetic foot ulcers, OD, and pain management
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy administration via IV, PO, or injection is part of the role
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding in the ED or other medical patient care areas
• On-call required if called off on a pre-scheduled shift; any called-out shifts must be made up
• EMR: Epic; medication dispensing via Pyxis; communication standard: SBAR
• Local candidates are accepted

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Current BLS certification required
• Oncology certification (OCN) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient RN experience required
• Must be able to administer chemotherapy if needed
• Proficiency in the following skills required: Med/Surg, colostomy care, port access, blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, heparin drips, insulin management, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but references must be on file by start date)

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 24 hours (2 shifts) plus 8–10 hours of online modules that must be completed prior to start and annually thereafter
• Charge nurse experience and CPI certification are preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked for this health system as a permanent, PRN, or EP employee must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• No RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved if 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 will be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty, or disaster
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings is expected
• Navy blue and white scrubs required
• Travel pairs are allowed; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but may be subject to a different pay rate