Med Surg Tele
Med/Surg Oncology RN — Travel Contract | Wilmington, NC
This night-shift opportunity places you on an active oncology unit caring for patients undergoing chemotherapy and biotherapy. The unit manages a diverse medical-surgical population with a focus on oncology, and offers a supportive environment for both experienced oncology nurses and those looking to expand their skills in this specialty.
Shift & Schedule
- Nights: 18:45–07:15 | 3x12-hour shifts
- Contract: 13–26 weeks
- Every other weekend required
- Call required if a prescheduled shift is cancelled; missed shifts must be made up
- Floating required to similar medical units and alternate inpatient care locations, including inpatient holding
Clinical Scope
Patient diagnoses include cancer, sepsis, septic shock, AKI, ARF, encephalopathy, DKA, malignant neoplasms, diabetic foot ulcers, and heparin drips. Procedures include IV/PO/injectable chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, port access, central line blood draws, PICC line management, blood product administration, wound care/wound vac, chest tube management, surgical drain care, and non-invasive airway management.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years inpatient RN experience (Med/Surg)
- BLS required
- ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration preferred; candidates willing to obtain certification prior to or during assignment are accepted — onsite training provided
- EKG testing must be passed prior to start
- NC or compact RN license required (pending applications accepted at submission)
Additional Details
- Orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts)
- Monthly staff meeting attendance required
- Scrubs: Navy blue and white
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- COVID-19 vaccine not required
- First-time travelers accepted