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 a Chemo Certified RN for a Med/Surg-Oncology night shift position requiring at least 2 years of recent inpatient experience and ability to administer chemotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Work on a Medical Surgical unit with oncology patients in an inpatient hospital setting
• Primary patient population includes general medical-surgical diagnoses with oncology history, requiring chemotherapy/biotherapy administration
• Patient diagnoses include AKI, sepsis, cancer, septic shock, pain, OD, malignant neoplasms, ARF, encephalopathy, failure to thrive, diabetic foot ulcers, and patients on heparin drips
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6, with possible increases during high census
• Night shift position (3x12 hours, 18:45–07:15), every other weekend required
• Floating required to similar units, including inpatient holding in the ED, and alternate medical patient care locations
• Call required if called off on a prescheduled shift
• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team and required to work during disasters or catastrophic events
• Uses Pyxis for medication dispensing and Epic for documentation
• Responsible for administration of chemotherapy and standard MS/Onc RN duties
• Expected to attend monthly staff meetings
• Equal assignment of patients with staff nurses to ensure coverage
• Required to make up any shifts missed due to call outs
• Unit orientation consists of 24 hours (2 shifts)
• Required to wear navy blue and white scrubs
• First time travelers are accepted
• RTO cannot be requested after booking and is not permitted to be arranged on site
• Locals are accepted without a rate difference
• May be required to consolidate to a centralized office or be preassigned to other units as needed

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license
• ONC Certification and BLS required
• Minimum 2 years of recent inpatient Med/Surg or Oncology RN experience
• Competency in chemotherapy administration (IV, PO, or injection)
• Experience with colostomy care, port access, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC management, heparin, insulin, surgical drains, chest tubes, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions, and wound care including wound vac
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Experience using Epic and Pyxis preferred
• Preferred: CPI certification and charge nurse experience

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-650214. 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 - Chemo Certified

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