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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!

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

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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