Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,957 per week in Wilmington, NC

The team is supportive and provides onsite training to ensure travelers feel prepared for their assignments. Responsibilities also involve managing colostomy care, blood product administration, and central line management.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical Surgical Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2 years License: Current nursing license Certifications: BLS required, ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration preferred Must-Have: Chemotherapy certification or willingness to obtain Experience in an inpatient setting First-time travelers accepted Description: This position involves caring for patients receiving chemotherapy. The unit is seeking travelers who are either chemotherapy certified or willing to obtain the certification. Certification can be completed either before the start date or while on assignment. Travelers must commit to obtaining the required certification. Call-offs or additional time off on the unit may result in cancellation. BLS certification is required for this role. Travelers must be willing to float to similar units and alternate care locations. This includes inpatient holding or other medical patient care locations. Ratios are typically 1:6. The unit provides care for patients with general medical-surgical diagnoses. Common patient conditions include AKI, sepsis, cancer, and septic shock. Duties include administering chemotherapy/biotherapy via IV, oral, or injection. Responsibilities also involve managing colostomy care, blood product administration, and central line management. Travelers may be assigned to work during catastrophic events or disasters. Attendance at monthly staff meetings and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team is required. The team is supportive and provides onsite training to ensure travelers feel prepared for their assignments. This role presents an opportunity to expand oncology experience and gain additional skills.