Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Oncology

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (3x12-Hour Shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Onsite | 13–26 Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Oncology unit with a primary population of general med-surg patients with oncology history, including diagnoses such as AKI, sepsis, cancer, septic shock, encephalopathy, and diabetic foot ulcers
• Administer chemotherapy and biotherapy via IV, PO, or injection as needed
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral lines, surgical drains, chest tubes, and wound care including wound vac therapy
• Float to similar units and alternate inpatient care locations, including inpatient holding in the ED, as required
• Participate in storm, hurricane, and disaster response teams as assigned; may be required to report during catastrophic events or mass casualty incidents
• Attend monthly staff meetings and complete make-up shifts for any called-out shifts

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an inpatient setting
• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license
• Oncology certification required (must hold a recognized ONC-level credential)
• Ability to administer chemotherapy if needed
• BLS certification required
• Proficiency with Med/Surg skills including colostomy care, port access, blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management, heparin and insulin drips, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an accessible entry point into travel nursing with a structured orientation period
• Work within a dynamic oncology-focused med-surg environment with opportunities to expand clinical skills across a diverse patient population