Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Night Shift)

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

Job Overview

• 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.
• Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 18:45–7:15).
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• Call requirement: Must be available for call if called off on a prescheduled shift.
• Floating required to similar units and alternate inpatient care locations (e.g., inpatient holding in the ED).
• Contract staff expected to participate in Storm/Hurricane Team and may be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Orientation & Uniform

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

Systems Used

• PYXIS (medication system)
• EPIC (electronic health record)
• SBAR (communication tool)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; additional documentation required for past positive TB.
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Physical exam and references required per travel agency standards.
• Completion of medication safety training and annual compliance training.
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (approx. 8-10 hours).
• Must complete flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask-wearing requirement during flu season.
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract (passport-style photo on white background).
• Must complete corporate ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials.

Additional Notes

• Shifts called out must be made up.
• Contract staff may be preassigned to different units as needed.
• Radiation badge not required for this position.
• Candidates must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high census environment where ratios may increase.

This position offers a challenging opportunity for experienced Med/Surg RNs with oncology skills who are flexible and able to work nights, weekends, and float as needed in a dynamic inpatient setting.