Registered Nurse - Oncology Chemo Certified

Registered Nurse - Oncology Chemo Certified

Location: Wilmington, NC

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Start: June 1, 2026
• Pay Rate: $55.00 $58.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Nights, 3x12 Hours (18:45 07:15)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is a Medical/Surgical Oncology unit (MS/Onc) primarily serving Medical Surgical patients with Oncology history. The unit operates with a daily census of 42 and target nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:6; during times of increased census, typical ratios may be higher. Contract staff will be assigned equally to the home unit staff to ensure that patients are covered with a registered nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to a general medical-surgical patient population with oncology history, including administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy via IV, PO, or injection.
• Care for patients presenting with diagnoses including AKI, Sepsis, Cancer, Septic shock, Pain, OD, Malignant Neoplasms, ARF, Encephalopathy, FTT, Diabetic foot ulcers, and Heparin drips.
• Perform and manage colostomy care, accessing ports, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, Heparin and Insulin administration, surgical drains, and chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac).
• Manage nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management; maintain isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac.
• Float as required to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatients holding, such as inpatient holding in the ED, or any alternate medical patient care location.
• Be available for call if called off on a pre-scheduled shift; shifts called out will need to have make-up shifts rescheduled.
• Work every other weekend as required.
• Be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team; may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty, or disaster.
• May be preassigned to units as needed following any consolidation to the centralized office mid-contract.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Utilize unit systems including PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR for medication, documentation, and communication.

Required Skills

• Experience in an inpatient setting is required
• Med/Surg experience
• Colostomy care
• Accessing Ports
• Blood Product Administration
• Central line blood draw
• Peripheral Line Care/Management
• PICC line management
• Heparin administration
• Insulin administration
• Surgical drains
• Chest tubes Emerson/Pleur-evac
• Nasal Cannula
• Non-invasive airway management
• Isolation Precautions
• Wound Care/Wound Vac
• Ability to administer chemotherapy if needed

Preferred Skills

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

Education Requirements

• Active RN License required
• ONC Certification required (Oncology Nursing Certification traveler must have Onc Cert)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty
• Flu vaccination required (Medical/Religious Exemptions only)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• First-time travelers accepted

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45 07:15)
• Every other weekend required
• Call required if called off on a pre-scheduled shift
• Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding in the ED or any alternate medical patient care location
• Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team; may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty, or disaster
• Scrubs: Navy Blue and White
• Unit orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts)
• RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite; any call-offs or additional RTO on unit could possibly result in a contract cancel and DNR

Important Notes

• Candidates without an Oncology/Chemo Certification will not be considered for this position.
• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty.
• RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on unit could possibly result in a cancel and DNR.
• Local candidates accepted.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-05201

Industry: Healthcare