Oncology Chemotherapy Certified RN
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Job Title

Oncology Chemo Certified Registered Nurse

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina

Employment Type

Travel/Contract

Contract Length

13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Shift hours: 18:45 to 7:15
• 36 hours per week

Unit and Patient Population

• Medical-Surgical unit with Oncology patients
• Patient diagnoses include AKI, Sepsis, Cancer, Septic shock, Malignant Neoplasms, ARF, Encephalopathy, Diabetic foot ulcers, and others
• Administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy (IV, PO, or injection) required
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Daily census approximately 42 patients; ratios may increase with census surge

Required Skills and Experience

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Oncology experience within the last year, minimum 1 year of oncology experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Med Surg experience
• Blood product administration
• Central line blood draws
• Peripheral line care/management
• PICC line management
• Heparin administration
• Management of surgical drains
• Management of chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• Must be able to administer chemotherapy if needed
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

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

Call, Float, and Weekend Requirements

• Call required if called off on a prescheduled shift
• Floating required to similar units and alternate inpatient care locations, including inpatient holding in the Emergency Department
• Every other weekend required

Orientation and Training

• Unit orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts)
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings required
• Expected to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments during catastrophic events or disasters

Documentation and Systems

• Medication, documentation, and communication systems used: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR
• Scrubs color: Navy blue and white

Compliance and Health Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months prior to start
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; additional documentation required if history of positive TB
• Required immunizations or titers: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 to 10/31)
• Physical exam not required for this crisis assignment
• Must complete facility-specific mandatory education and compliance training prior to start
• Must complete Medication Safety module and provide certificate of completion
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (for North Carolina travel candidates)

Required Documentation

• Photo ID (passport or driver’s license)
• Social Security card (if used for I9)
• Emergency contact form
• Confidentiality agreement
• Various accounting and tax documents (W4, direct deposit, etc.)
• Education verification for highest degree earned (pending allowed if license valid)
• Skills checklist or competency exam as part of clearance
• Radiation badge not required for this unit

Additional Notes

• No return to origin (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation
• Shifts called out must be made up
• Candidate must provide a passport-style photo on a white background for badge creation immediately after signing contract
• Candidates must complete the Corp ID setup and log into the learning system within 24 hours of receiving credentials to avoid start delays

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Oncology Chemo Certified RN travel assignment.