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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 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

• 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
• Daily 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 settings, including inpatient holding in the ED or other medical patient care locations
• Call required if called off on a pre-scheduled shift; called-out shifts must be made up
• EMR: Epic (Pyxis for medication dispensing)
• 13-week minimum contract length; extensions up to 26 weeks accepted

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required; license may be pending at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification preferred; CPI preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Inpatient Med/Surg experience required
• Must be able to administer chemotherapy
• Required skills: 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
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required; pending references at time of consideration are acceptable but must be on file before start

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 must also be completed annually
• Contract staff are expected to participate on a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Contract staff are assigned equally alongside permanent staff and may be pre-assigned to units as needed
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings is expected
• Navy blue and white scrubs required
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• No RTO during the first week of assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be approved if it does not fall on a holiday, additional RTO requires facility approval
• Any previous permanent, PRN, or employee pool staff of this health system must wait 12 months before being considered for a travel assignment; facility rehire approval is required
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
• Travel pairs are allowed; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply