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

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

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

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Required Certifications:

  • Oncology Certification (ONC) prior to start (must be able to administer chemotherapy)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Skills Required:

  • Experience in an inpatient setting
  • Med/Surg nursing skills
  • Colostomy care
  • Accessing ports
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line blood draw
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • PICC line management
  • Heparin and insulin administration
  • Surgical drains and chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
  • Nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management
  • Isolation precautions
  • Wound care and wound vac management
• Preferred Skills/Certifications:

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

Work Details

• Shift: Nights
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6
• Contract Length: 13-26 weeks accepted
• Call Requirement: Call required if called off on a prescheduled shift
• Float Requirement: Floating to similar units and alternate inpatient care locations such as inpatient holding in the ED or other medical patient care areas
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts)
• Uniform: Navy blue and white scrubs
• Additional Expectations:

  • Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
  • Assigned to Storm Team/Hurricane Team; may be required to work during catastrophic events, mass casualty, or disaster
  • Attendance at monthly staff meetings required
  • Shifts called out must be made up with rescheduled shifts

Patient Diagnoses & Unit Details

• 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
• Administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy via IV, PO, or injection
• Daily census approximately 42 patients; ratios may increase during high census periods
• Unit systems include PYXIS (medication), EPIC (documentation), and SBAR (communication)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks within 6 months required
• Drug testing (9-panel) within 6 months required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Education verification and licensure verification required
• Various facility-specific documents and trainings required, including medication safety, confidentiality agreement, hospital policies, and annual compliance training

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide a passport-style photo for badge creation
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation modules (approx. 8 hours) prior to start
• Candidates will be assigned a Corp ID and must complete I-Learn login and training within 24 hours of receiving credentials
• Floating and call requirements are mandatory
• Must be prepared to work in disaster or emergency situations as part of the Storm/Hurricane Team

This position is ideal for RNs with Med/Surg and oncology experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in North Carolina with a reputable healthcare system.