Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Oncology

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (3x12 Hours, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 13–26 Week Assignment | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit with a primary Oncology patient population, managing 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 and monitor central lines, PICC lines, peripheral lines, surgical drains, chest tubes, and wound vacs
• Administer blood products, heparin drips, and insulin; perform central line blood draws and port access
• Float to similar units and alternate care locations including inpatient holding in the ED as required
• Participate in storm, hurricane, and disaster response teams as assigned; attend monthly staff meetings

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in NC or a Compact state
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an inpatient Medical/Surgical setting
• Proficiency in colostomy care, port access, blood product administration, PICC line management, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions
• Ability to administer chemotherapy if required
• Current BLS certification
• Familiarity with PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR communication

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to launch your travel nursing career in a supportive inpatient environment
• Work within a structured unit environment with a defined orientation period and consistent scheduling expectations