Med/Surg Registered Nurse
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 a minimum of 2 years of inpatient experience and the ability to administer chemotherapy.

Details

• Med/Surg unit with a primary patient population of medical-surgical patients, many 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 (IV, PO, or injection) is performed on this unit
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6; ratios may be higher during periods of increased census
• Unit daily census is 42
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to similar units and alternate inpatient care locations, including ED inpatient holding
• Call required if called off on a pre-scheduled shift; called-out shifts must be rescheduled
• Contract length is 13–26 weeks
• EMR: Epic (documentation); Pyxis (medication); SBAR (communication)

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Oncology certification (OCN) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient RN experience required
• Experience in a Med/Surg inpatient setting required
• Ability to administer chemotherapy required
• Required skills: colostomy care, port access, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, heparin and insulin drips, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac
• Preferred skills/certifications: CPI, charge nurse experience, OCN certification
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two manager/supervisor references from within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but must be on file by start date)

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 24 hours (2 shifts), with weekly orientation sessions and 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings is expected
• 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
• Contract staff are assigned equally alongside permanent staff for patient coverage
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• No RTO is permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved (excluding holidays) thereafter
• Candidates who have previously worked for this health system as permanent, PRN, or EP staff must wait 12 months before applying 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, provided each traveler has their own transportation and is comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Scrub color: Navy blue and white
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply