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: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical Oncology unit requiring ONC certification and inpatient Med/Surg experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Medical Surgical Oncology unit within a hospital environment
• Primarily cares for medical-surgical patients with oncology history and general med/surg diagnoses
• Typical patient ratio is 1:6, with a daily census of 42 patients
• Patients may have conditions such as AKI, Sepsis, Cancer, ARF, diabetic foot ulcers, and may require chemotherapy/biotherapy
• Procedures include colostomy care, port access, central and peripheral line care, blood products, PICC management, surgical drains, wound care, and chest tube management
• Administer chemotherapy/biotherapy via IV, PO, or injection
• Night shifts (3x12 hours, 18:45 - 7:15), every other weekend required
• Floating required to similar care units and alternate inpatient holding areas
• Required to attend monthly staff meetings
• Uses PYXIS for medication and Epic for EMR documentation
• Expected to participate as a member of the Storm Team or Hurricane Team during catastrophic events
• May be preassigned or consolidated to different units as needed during contract
• Shifts missed due to call offs must be made up
• No additional RTO accepted after booking; call offs or extra RTO may result in contract cancelation
• Navy blue and white scrubs are required
• Unit orientation consists of 24 hours (2 shifts)
• Locals are accepted

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient Med/Surg nursing experience
• ONC certification required and must be able to administer chemotherapy
• BLS certification required
• Successful completion of EKG testing prior to start
• Experience with wound vacs, chest tubes, heparin drips, insulin, and biotherapy administration
• First-time travelers accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-650691. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

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