Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
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

• Patient Population: Primarily 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 (Basic Life Support)

Preferred Skills and Certifications

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

Additional Information

• Patient Diagnoses: General medical-surgical diagnoses, including AKI, Sepsis, Cancer, Septic shock, Pain, and Diabetic foot ulcers.
• Unit Systems: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR.
• Unit Orientation: 24 hours (2 shifts).
• Scrubs: Navy Blue and white.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray
  • Drug Testing
  • Medical Release Form
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination/Documentation
• Background Check: Required within 6 months of start.
• Education Verification: Required for the highest degree earned.

Special Notes

• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty.
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings is required.
• Contract staff may be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters.

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