Oncology

Med Surg Oncology — Travel RN | Wilmington, NC

Night Shift | 13-Week Contract

This Med Surg Oncology unit cares for patients receiving chemotherapy and biotherapy across IV, oral, and injectable routes, alongside a general medical-surgical population managing diagnoses such as cancer, sepsis, AKI, septic shock, encephalopathy, DKA, and malignant neoplasms.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Call required if called off on a prescheduled shift
• Monthly staff meetings required

Floating

Float to similar med-surg units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding areas.

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years inpatient experience (Med/Surg background preferred)
• BLS required
• ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration preferred; candidates willing to obtain prior to or during assignment are accepted — onsite training and support provided
• EKG/dysrhythmia interpretation testing required prior to start

Clinical Skills Required

• Accessing and managing ports, PICC lines, and central lines
• Blood product administration
• Chemotherapy monitoring and administration
• Heparin and insulin drips
• Wound care and wound vac management
• Chest tube management, surgical drains
• Isolation precautions and non-invasive airway management

Additional Details

• Orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts)
• Scrubs: Navy blue and white
• Contract staff may be assigned to storm/hurricane response teams
• First-time travelers accepted
• Longer contracts (up to 26 weeks) considered