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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Inpatient Med/Surg unit with a primarily medical-surgical patient population with oncology history
• Patient diagnoses include AKI, sepsis, cancer, septic shock, pain, OD, malignant neoplasms, ARF, encephalopathy, FTT, diabetic foot ulcers, and heparin drips
• Chemotherapy and biotherapy administration via IV, PO, or injection is performed on this unit
• Unit census of 42 with a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6; ratios may be higher during increased census periods
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding in the ED
• Call required if called off on a pre-scheduled shift; called-out shifts must be rescheduled
• Contract staff will be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• EMR: Epic; Medication dispensing: Pyxis
• Contract length: 13–26 weeks

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license (may submit with license pending)
• Current BLS certification required
• Oncology certification (OCN) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Inpatient hospital experience required
• Required skills: Med/Surg, colostomy care, port access, 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
• Ability to administer chemotherapy required
• EKG test must be passed prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)
• CPI certification and charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 2 shifts (24 hours) plus 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules (completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, or in-person classes); modules are also required annually
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings is expected
• Scrub color requirement: navy blue and white
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; no RTO is permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation
• Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of this health system must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a different pay rate
• Travel pairs are allowed but must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply