Location: Wilmington, NC

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12-hour nights per week, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, schedule varies (every other weekend required) - Night shift

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 high-quality nursing care for adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients with oncology histories
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, biotherapy, IV therapies, and blood products safely and according to protocol
• Manage vascular access including ports, PICCs, peripheral lines, and perform central line blood draws
• Perform wound care including Wound VAC management and care of surgical drains and chest tubes
• Respond to cardiac and respiratory events, interpret dysrhythmias, and collaborate on emergency interventions
• Document patient care accurately in EPIC and manage medications using PYXIS with clear SBAR communication
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, discharge planning, and patient education
• Participate in unit preparedness activities including storm/hurricane team response and mandatory trainings

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg inpatient nursing experience
• Ability to administer chemotherapy and hold an ONC certification (ONC cert required for travelers)
• Current BLS certification required
• Comfort and experience with blood product administration and IV therapy; chemo certification ONS/ONCC preferred
• Able to pass EKG testing prior to start
• Willingness to float to similar units and work occasional call as required
• Traveler experience accepted; first-time travelers are welcome
• Flu vaccine required per facility policy with medical or religious exemptions allowed

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong Med/Surg and Oncology clinical skills
• Proficient with EPIC documentation and PYXIS medication systems
• Skilled in vascular access management, PICC care, and central line procedures
• Expertise in wound care and Wound VAC management
• Familiar with isolation precautions and PPE best practices
• Comfortable with respiratory support including nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management
• Effective communicator using SBAR for handoffs and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to monitor and manage dysrhythmias and heparin/insulin drips

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your skills are valued and celebrated
• Licensure assistance and certification support to help you grow professionally
• Comprehensive onboarding with a focused 24-hour (2-shift) unit orientation to set you up for success
• Travel reimbursement and housing guidance tailored for contract nurses
• Flexible scheduling with clear expectations and the ability to plan time off
• Opportunities to gain oncology/chemo certification with unit support and training
• Access to interdisciplinary resources including IV teams, Respiratory, PT, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response
• A role with meaningful impact caring for adults and geriatrics on a busy Med/Surg Oncology unit

Travel Perks: Explore Wilmington, NC

Wilmington is a coastal gem offering sandy beaches like Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach for weekend surf or strolls, a charming historic downtown riverfront with shops and restaurants on the Riverwalk, and the impressive USS North Carolina Battleship museum. Enjoy local breweries, waterfront dining, kayaking the Cape Fear River, scenic drives to nearby state parks, and easy weekend escapes to Myrtle Beach or the Outer Banks. Seasonal festivals, arts events, and a laid-back coastal vibe make it a great place to explore between shifts.

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