Oncology Chemo Certified RN
Wilmington, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Oncology Chemo Certified Registered Nurse

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking Med/Surg skilled Registered Nurses for a Medical Surgical/Oncology unit primarily caring for patients with oncology history. Night shifts available with a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6.

Shift: Nights
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
Call Requirement: Call required if called off on a prescheduled shift
Float Requirement: Floating to similar units and alternate inpatient care locations, including inpatient holding in the Emergency Department or other medical patient care areas
Additional: Contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team/Hurricane Team and may be required to work during catastrophic events, mass casualty, or disaster situations.

Patient Population & Unit Details

• General medical-surgical diagnoses with oncology history
• Administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy (IV, PO, or injection)
• Common diagnoses include AKI, Sepsis, Cancer, Septic shock, Pain management, Overdose, Malignant Neoplasms, ARF, Encephalopathy, Diabetic foot ulcers, Heparin drips
• Daily census approximately 42 patients; ratios may increase during high census periods
• Unit systems include PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR for medication, documentation, and communication
• Unit orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts)
• Scrubs: Navy blue and white

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Oncology experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Chemotherapy administration experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Med/Surg nursing experience
• Colostomy care
• Accessing ports
• Central line blood draws
• PICC line management
• Surgical drains management
• Chest tube management

Preferred Qualifications

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• Charge nurse experience
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings required
• Shifts called out must be made up with rescheduled shifts
• Photo ID required for badge creation (passport-style photo on white background)
• Contract staff must complete various compliance, background checks, and health documentation as per standard travel healthcare requirements
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Drug screening within 6 months of start date required
• TB screening and immunization verification required
• Orientation and mandatory education modules must be completed as assigned

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for experienced Med/Surg RNs with oncology chemo certification, offering night shifts on a busy oncology-medical surgical unit. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility to float to related units, and readiness to respond during emergency events. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.