Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Wilmington, NC
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Oncology Focus)

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 18:45–7:15)
Patient Ratio: 1:6 (may increase with census)
Unit Census: Approximately 42 patients daily

Job Overview

• Primarily caring for medical-surgical patients with oncology history.
• Patient diagnoses include AKI, sepsis, cancer, septic shock, malignant neoplasms, diabetic foot ulcers, and more.
• Responsibilities include administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy (IV, PO, injection).
• Floating required to similar units and alternate inpatient care locations such as inpatient holding in the ED.
• Call required if called off on a prescheduled shift.
• Every other weekend required.
• Must participate in Storm Team/Hurricane Team assignments and may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings expected.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg nursing experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Skills and experience in:

  • Colostomy care
  • Accessing ports
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line blood draws
  • PICC line management
  • Surgical drain management
  • Chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
  • Non-invasive airway management
• Ability to administer chemotherapy if needed.

Orientation & Uniform

• Orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts).
• Scrubs: Navy blue and white.

Systems Used

• PYXIS (medication dispensing)
• EPIC (electronic health records)
• SBAR (communication tool)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year of start; additional documentation required if past positive.
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Physical exam and references required per travel agency standards.
• Completion of medication safety training and other facility-specific education modules.
• Must complete annual compliance and confidentiality agreements.
• Must provide a passport-style photo on a white background for badge creation immediately after signing contract.
• Must complete Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials.

Additional Notes

• Shifts called out must be made up.
• Contract staff may be preassigned to different units as needed.
• Candidates must be prepared to float to inpatient holding areas and alternate medical patient care locations.
• Participation in disaster response teams is mandatory.

This position is ideal for Med/Surg RNs with oncology experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in a busy inpatient setting with diverse patient needs and opportunities for professional growth.