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) | Onsite | 13–26 Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a primarily medical-surgical patient population with oncology history, including administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy (IV, PO, or injection), and management of complex diagnoses such as AKI, sepsis, septic shock, malignant neoplasms, and diabetic foot ulcers
• Perform and manage specialized clinical skills including colostomy care, port access, blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management, chest tube care, wound care and wound vac management, and surgical drain management
• Administer and monitor high-risk medications including heparin and insulin drips; maintain proficiency in non-invasive airway management and isolation precautions
• Float to similar units and alternate inpatient care locations, including inpatient holding in the ED or other medical patient care areas, as needed
• Participate in every other weekend rotation and fulfill on-call obligations for pre-scheduled shifts that are called off
• Report to work as assigned during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, disasters, or storm/hurricane team activations

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an inpatient medical-surgical setting
• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license
• Current BLS certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in Med/Surg clinical skills including peripheral line care, PICC management, chest tubes, wound vac, and isolation precautions
• Ability to administer chemotherapy if required by unit needs
• Proficiency with PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR communication framework

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity for RNs looking to begin their travel nursing career in a supportive Med/Surg Oncology environment
• Work within a structured unit environment with a defined orientation period and consistent assignment practices alongside permanent staff