Oncology Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Registered Nurse - Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 18:45 - 7:15)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Primarily caring for medical-surgical patients with oncology history.
• Patient diagnoses include AKI, Sepsis, Cancer, Septic shock, Malignant Neoplasms, ARF, Encephalopathy, Diabetic foot ulcers, and more.
• Administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy via IV, PO, or injection may be required.
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6 (may increase during high census).
• Floating required to similar units and alternate inpatient holding locations, including ED inpatient holding.
• Call required if called off on a prescheduled shift.
• Every other weekend required.
• Contract staff expected to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings is required.
• Unit systems include PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR.
• Unit orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts).
• Scrubs: Navy blue and white.
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of oncology experience, with oncology experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience administering chemotherapy
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Experience in charge nurse roles
• Skills including:

  • Colostomy care
  • Accessing ports
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line blood draws
  • PICC line management

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months of start.
• 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 or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Physical exam and references per travel agency standards.
• Completion of medication safety training and other facility-specific education modules.
• Completion of annual compliance and confidentiality agreements.
• Proof of logging into facility learning system (I-Learn) within 24 hours of account setup.
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract (passport style, white background, business attire).
• Must complete color blindness testing within 1 year prior to start.
• Must complete Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with a minimum score of 82% within 72 hours of start.

Additional Information

• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• Night shift only.
• Floating and call requirements apply.
• Participation in emergency response teams (Storm/Hurricane) is mandatory.
• Must adhere to facility policies including scrub color and attendance at staff meetings.
• Orientation is 2 shifts (24 hours).

This position is ideal for Med/Surg RNs with oncology experience seeking a travel contract in a hospital setting with a focus on oncology patients.