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Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

$1,798-2,241/week

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Certification details

Chemotherapy administration certification
BLS

Job requirements

Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year
Traveler Experience: Will accept 1st time travelers.
Skills: Administer chemo. Experience in an inpatient setting is required, Med/Surg, Colostomy care, Accessing Ports, Blood Product Administration, Central line blood draw, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Heparin, Insulin, Chemotherapy Administration, Monitoring Chemotherapy, Surgical drains, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Isolation Precautions, Wound Care/Wound Vac
Certs: Chemotherapy administration certification is required prior to start
PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: CPI. Charge nurse experience, OCN

Schedule information

Shift: NIGHTS; Unit will accept contracts from 13 weeks+ up to March 15, 2025 (hard stop) to get the unit through the holidays!
RTO: 7 days MAX - NO CHRISTMAS RTO; 36 or 48 hours. If 48 then no OT billed until after 48.
Call Requirement: Call required if called off on a prescheduled shift.
Float Requirement: Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatients holding, such as inpatient holding in the ED, or any alternate medical patient care location.
Weekend Requirement: *EVERY OTHER WEEKEND REQUIRED.

Unit specific information

Primarily Medical Surgical patients with Oncology history and occasional Chemotherapy administration
Special Procedures / Unit Details: Daily Census 42.

Additional Details

Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team. Consolidation to the Centralized Office mid contract may occur and the contract staff may be preassigned to units as needed.

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ADDRESS2131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401

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About Wilmington, NC

As a Travel Oncology Nurse in Wilmington, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Wilmington is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 89°F, average low: 70°F.
Winter average high: 58°F, average low: 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Wilmington, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the off-peak tourist seasons.

Transportation

Wilmington is car-friendly, with relatively low traffic congestion.
Public transportation options are limited, but there are some bus routes available.

Demographics

Wilmington has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen from the many trees and plants in the area.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in Wilmington.

Things to Do

Wilmington offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic downtown area, visiting museums, enjoying fresh seafood at local restaurants, and engaging in outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing.

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