Location: Wilmington, NC

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM; schedule varies (every other weekend required)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, skilled nursing care for adult and geriatric Med/Surg patients with oncology history
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy/biotherapy (IV, PO, injection) safely and according to protocol
• Perform vascular access tasks including port access, central line blood draws, PICC and peripheral line management
• Manage complex infusions such as heparin drips and insulin drips while monitoring patient response
• Assess and intervene for acute conditions (sepsis, AKI, ARF, septic shock, dysrhythmias) and escalate appropriately
• Deliver wound care including wound VAC management and care of surgical drains and chest tubes
• Communicate effectively using SBAR and document care in EPIC while managing medication workflows via PYXIS
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, respiratory, pharmacy, rapid response) to optimize patient outcomes
• Participate in unit requirements including monthly staff meetings and potential Storm/Hurricane Team assignments

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience (hard stop)
• ONC (Oncology) certification required; unit willing to train/support certification if needed
• Current BLS certification required
• Ability to safely administer chemotherapy — IV, PO, or injection
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty
• Willingness to float to like units and inpatient holding areas as required
• First-time travelers welcome — travel experience not required
• Flu vaccine required per facility guideline (medical/religious exemptions allowed); COVID-19 vaccination not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong Med/Surg and oncology nursing skills including chemo/biotherapy administration and monitoring
• Proficiency with IV therapy, blood product administration, port access/management, PICC care
• Experience with non-invasive airway management and oxygen delivery (nasal cannula)
• Wound care expertise including wound VAC and management of surgical drains and chest tubes
• Familiarity with PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR communication for safe med administration and documentation
• Cardiac monitoring skills including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Ability to work independently on night shift and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your expertise is valued and celebrated
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Professional development and on-unit training for oncology/chemo certification
• Paid orientation (24 hours / 2 shifts) so you hit the floor confident
• Flexible block lengths accepted (13–26 weeks) to match your travel plans
• Travel support like housing guidance and local resource help to make relocation easy
• Work/life balance with a consistent night schedule and predictable weekend rotation
• A collaborative culture with strong interdisciplinary support (PT, RT, pharmacy, IV teams)

Travel Perks: Explore Wilmington, NC

Wilmington is a coastal gem — enjoy historic downtown Riverwalk strolls, a visit to the Battleship North Carolina, and charming cobblestone streets lined with shops and waterfront dining. Weekends can be beach days at Wrightsville or Carolina Beach, or nature time at Airlie Gardens and nearby state parks. The local food and brewery scene is lively, and short drives take you to Fort Fisher and scenic island getaways — lots to explore when you’re off shift.

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