Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (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 care locations, including inpatient holding in the ED.
• 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 used: PYXIS (medication), EPIC (documentation), SBAR (communication).
• 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.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Skills and clinical experience in:

  • Colostomy care
  • Central line blood draws
  • PICC line management
  • Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compliance and Testing Requirements

• Must pass Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with a minimum score of 82%.
• Color blindness testing required within 1 year prior to start.
• 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 and titers: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• Physical exam documentation as per travel agency standards.

Orientation and Onboarding

• 24-hour unit orientation (2 shifts).
• Must complete facility-specific education modules including medication safety and confidentiality agreements.
• Must complete annual compliance and facility-specific training as required.
• Photo for badge must be submitted immediately after contract signing (passport-style photo on white background, facing forward, business attire).
• Must complete password setup and login to facility’s learning management system within 24 hours of receiving credentials.

Additional Notes

• Contract staff may be preassigned to different units as needed.
• Shifts called out must be made up with rescheduled shifts.
• Contract staff must comply with hospital policies and participate in mandatory education and training.
• Navy blue and white scrubs required.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic medical-surgical oncology unit with a supportive team environment and requires strong clinical skills and flexibility.