Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Wilmington, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Oncology

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit with an Oncology patient population, including administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy (IV, PO, or injection), and management of complex medical-surgical diagnoses such as AKI, sepsis, septic shock, malignant neoplasms, encephalopathy, and diabetic foot ulcers
• Perform and manage clinical procedures including colostomy care, port access, blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management, peripheral line care, surgical drain management, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), and wound care including wound VAC
• Administer and monitor high-risk medications including heparin drips and insulin; maintain non-invasive airway management and isolation precautions
• Float to similar units and alternate care locations as needed, including inpatient holding in the ED or other medical patient care areas
• Participate in every-other-weekend scheduling requirements and attend monthly staff meetings; make up any called-off shifts as required
• Report to work as assigned during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, disasters, or storm/hurricane team activations

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an inpatient Medical Surgical setting
• Proficiency in Med/Surg skills including colostomy care, port access, blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management, chest tube management, wound care/wound VAC, heparin, and insulin administration
• Ability to administer chemotherapy if required
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to pass EKG testing prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
• Charge nurse experience
• Familiarity with EPIC, PYXIS, and SBAR communication systems

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an accessible entry point into travel nursing with a structured orientation of approximately 24 hours across two shifts
• Work in a dynamic Med/Surg Oncology environment with a consistent unit census and clearly defined patient ratios