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

Job Opportunity: Oncology Chemo Certified Registered Nurse

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

Job Overview

• Work primarily with medical-surgical patients with oncology history on a Med/Surg/Oncology unit.
• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15).
• Patient-to-nurse ratio target: 1:6 (may increase with census).
• Floating required to similar units and alternate inpatient care locations, including inpatient holding in the ED.
• Call required if called off on a prescheduled shift.
• Every other weekend required.
• Must participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings expected.

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Oncology experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Med/Surg experience
• Experience in charge nurse roles
• Blood product administration
• PICC line management
• Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)

Required Certifications

• Oncology Certification (ONC) – must be able to administer chemotherapy if needed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Must pass EKG/Dysrhythmia competency testing prior to start (1st attempt within 72 hours, minimum 82% score required).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Patient Diagnoses & Procedures

• General medical-surgical diagnoses with oncology patients.
• Administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy via IV, PO, or injection.
• Common diagnoses include AKI, sepsis, cancer, septic shock, pain management, overdose, malignant neoplasms, acute renal failure, encephalopathy, failure to thrive, diabetic foot ulcers, and heparin drips.

Orientation & Uniform

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

Unit Systems

• Medication and documentation systems: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR communication method.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check 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 past positive TB.
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption.
• Physical exam and medical release forms as per travel agency standards.
• Mandatory completion of facility-specific education modules including medication safety, confidentiality agreement, tobacco-free campus acknowledgment, annual compliance training, and non-Novant health worker orientation (for NC travel candidates).
• Must complete Epic training unless exempted.
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract (passport-style, white background, business attire).
• Must complete annual flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask-wearing requirement if exempt.

Additional Notes

• Shifts called out must be made up.
• Contract staff may be reassigned mid-contract to different units as needed.
• Radiation badge not required for this position.
• Candidates must provide proof of logging into the facility’s learning management system (I-Learn) within 24 hours of account setup.
• Must comply with all hospital policies and mandatory education requirements.

This position is ideal for RNs with oncology chemo certification seeking a travel contract in a medical-surgical oncology setting on night shifts with a supportive team environment and opportunities to develop specialized skills.