Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Oncology

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and monitoring for a Medical Surgical Oncology unit with a daily census of approximately 42 patients, maintaining a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
• Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, and related treatments via IV, PO, or injection in accordance with unit protocols and certification requirements
• Manage and care for patients presenting with diagnoses including AKI, sepsis, cancer, septic shock, encephalopathy, malignant neoplasms, diabetic foot ulcers, and related conditions
• Perform specialized nursing skills including port access, central line blood draws, PICC line management, blood product administration, wound care, surgical drain management, and chest tube care
• Float to similar units and alternate care locations including inpatient holding areas as needed based on census demands
• Participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments and be available to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in NC or a Compact state
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an inpatient setting, with Medical/Surgical background required
• BLS certification required
• Proficiency in skills including colostomy care, peripheral line care and management, heparin and insulin administration, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac
• Willingness to obtain ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration certification prior to or during assignment (onsite training provided)
• Ability to work every other weekend and make up any called-off shifts; attendance at monthly staff meetings required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration certification already obtained
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) credential
• Charge nurse experience and CPI certification

Why Join Us

• This role offers a valuable opportunity to expand oncology and chemotherapy expertise, with onsite training, certification support, and access to a variety of oncology education courses applicable toward CEUs
• Work within a supportive team environment on a well-established unit utilizing familiar systems including EPIC, PYXIS, and SBAR communication protocols