Travel Oncology Chemotherapy Certified RN
11 days ago
Wilmington
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Oncology, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 05/26/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk, • Start Date: May 26, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Med/Surg Oncology unit in a hospital setting with a daily census of 42 patients, • Primary patient population consists of general medical-surgical patients with oncology history, including diagnoses such as AKI, sepsis, cancer, septic shock, malignant neoplasms, ARF, encephalopathy, diabetic foot ulcers, and heparin drips, • Administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy via IV, PO, or injection is performed on this unit, • Target patient ratio is 1:6, though ratios may be higher during periods of increased census, • Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15), • Every other weekend required, • Floating required to similar units and alternate inpatient care locations, including inpatient holding in the ED, • Call required if called off on a pre-scheduled shift; called-out shifts must be rescheduled, • Contract length of 13–26 weeks, • EMR: Epic (required); Pyxis medication dispensing system used on unit, • SBAR used for communicationRequirements, • Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact RN license required, • Current ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) certification required; must be able to administer chemotherapy, • Current BLS certification required, • Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required, • Inpatient hospital experience required, specifically Med/Surg, • Required skills include: colostomy care, port access, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, heparin and insulin administration, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac, • Must pass EKG testing prior to start, • Two manager/supervisor references from within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but must be provided prior to start)Additional Information, • First-time travelers are welcome to apply, • Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted, • Orientation consists of 24 hours (2 shifts) plus approximately 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules (Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes), • Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays, • RTO of 7 days or fewer may be auto-approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; more than 7 days requires facility approval; no RTO is permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation, • Contract staff will be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters, • Contract staff are assigned equally alongside permanent staff to ensure patient coverage, • Attendance at monthly staff meetings is expected, • Travel pairs are allowed; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules, • Candidates interested in contracts longer than 13 weeks should indicate this, as extensions may be available, • Any previous permanent, PRN, or EP employee of this health system must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required, • OCN certification and charge nurse experience are preferred but not required, • CPI certification is preferred but not required With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.