Medical Surgical RN
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Job Overview for Registered Nurse Position

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Facility: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Primary Focus: Medical Surgical patients with Oncology history and occasional Chemotherapy administration.
• Target Ratios: 1:6
• Shift: Nights
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required.
• Call Requirement: Call required if called off on a prescheduled shift.
• Floating Requirement: Required to float to similar units and alternate care locations.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in an inpatient setting (Med/Surg, Oncology).
• Skills:

  • Administer chemotherapy
  • Colostomy care
  • Accessing ports
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line blood draw
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • PICC line management
  • Heparin and insulin administration
  • Monitoring chemotherapy
  • Wound care and management
• Certifications:

  • Chemotherapy administration certification (required prior to start)
  • BLS certification

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Charge nurse experience
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)

Patient Diagnoses

• General medical-surgical diagnoses, including:

  • AKI (Acute Kidney Injury)
  • Sepsis
  • Cancer
  • Septic shock
  • Pain management
  • Diabetic foot ulcers

Unit Details

• Daily Census: 42 patients
• Special Procedures: May include administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy (IV, PO, or injection).
• Attendance: Monthly staff meetings required.

Orientation and Training

• Unit Orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts)
• Scrubs: Navy blue and white

Additional Information

• RTO (Request Time Off): Maximum of 7 days; must be arranged prior to booking.
• Storm/Hurricane Team: Contract staff may be required to report to work during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Documentation Requirements: Various forms and certifications required prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Photo ID
  • Emergency contact form
  • HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement
  • Background check
  • Drug testing

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a travel opportunity in a dynamic and challenging environment.