Oncology Medical-Surgical RN, Chemo Certified
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Oncology Chemo Certified)

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

Job Description

Seeking Med/Surg skilled RNs for a Medical-Surgical/Oncology unit. The primary patient population includes medical-surgical patients with oncology history.

Patient Diagnoses Include:

• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
• Sepsis and Septic Shock
• Cancer and Malignant Neoplasms
• Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
• Encephalopathy
• Failure to Thrive (FTT)
• Diabetic Foot Ulcers
• Overdose (OD)
• Heparin drips

Responsibilities & Unit Details:

• Administer chemotherapy/biotherapy (IV, PO, or injection)
• Manage colostomy care, accessing ports, blood product administration
• Central line blood draws, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management
• Manage surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• Provide nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management
• Follow isolation precautions and wound care including Wound Vac
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Night shifts
• Floating required to similar units and alternate inpatient holding locations (e.g., ED inpatient holding)
• Call required if called off on a prescheduled shift
• Every other weekend required
• Expected to participate in Storm Team/Hurricane Team during catastrophic events or disasters
• Attendance to monthly staff meetings required
• Daily census approximately 42 patients; ratios may increase during high census

Required Skills & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (Medical-Surgical/Oncology)
• Experience in an inpatient setting required
• Oncology Certification (ONC) mandatory; must be able to administer chemotherapy if needed
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Skills in:

  • Med/Surg nursing
  • Colostomy care
  • Accessing ports
  • Blood product administration
  • Central and peripheral line care
  • PICC line management
  • Heparin and insulin administration
  • Surgical drains and chest tubes management
  • Nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management
  • Isolation precautions
  • Wound care including Wound Vac

Preferred Skills & Certifications

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

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Orientation & Uniform

• Unit orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts)
• Scrubs: Navy blue and white

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Must pass EKG/Dysrhythmia competency testing prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams required
• Color blindness testing within 1 year required
• Monthly and annual compliance and competency training as per facility standards

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive with appropriate documentation)
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Drug screening within 6 months of start
• Physical exam and other health documents as per travel agency standards
• Background checks and education verifications required

Additional Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• Must be able to work night shifts and float as needed
• Contract staff may be reassigned during catastrophic events or disasters
• Must comply with all hospital policies, confidentiality agreements, and mandatory education modules
• Participation in storm/hurricane response teams expected

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic oncology-medical surgical environment with a supportive team and a focus on high-quality patient care.