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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

Seeking Med/Surg skilled Registered Nurses for a Medical Surgical/Oncology unit. The primary patient population includes general medical-surgical patients with oncology history. Responsibilities include administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy (IV, PO, or injection) and care for patients with diagnoses such as AKI, Sepsis, Cancer, Septic shock, Malignant Neoplasms, ARF, Encephalopathy, Diabetic foot ulcers, and more.

Shift & Work Details

• Shift: Nights
• Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6
• 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)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Storm/Hurricane Team: Contract staff expected to work during catastrophic events or disasters
• Attendance: Monthly staff meetings required
• Unit Orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts)
• Uniform: Navy blue and white scrubs

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years in Med/Surg nursing (higher value confirmed)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Inpatient experience required
• Skills:

  • Med/Surg nursing
  • Colostomy care
  • Accessing ports
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line blood draws
  • 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
• Certifications:

  • Oncology Certification (ONC) required (must be able to administer chemotherapy if needed)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Additional Preferred: CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute), Charge nurse experience, OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)

Required Competencies & Testing

• Must pass EKG/Dysrhythmia competency testing prior to start
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing within 1 year required
• Other competency exams as per facility standards

Patient Care Environment & Systems

• Daily census approximately 42 patients
• May experience higher ratios during census surges
• Unit systems include PYXIS (medication dispensing), EPIC (documentation), and SBAR (communication)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks within 6 months required
• Education verification for highest degree earned
• Drug testing within 6 months required
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Varicella immunity
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Physical exam and medical release forms as per travel agency standards
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance training modules
• Photo for badge required prior to start
• Confidentiality agreement and hospital policies acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

• No Return to Origin (RTO) allowed after booking
• Call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation and Do Not Rebook (DNR) status
• Must be prepared to work in disaster response teams if needed
• Floating to alternate inpatient care locations expected
• Must comply with all facility policies and complete required trainings and documentation timely

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with Med/Surg and Oncology experience looking for a travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable healthcare system.