Location: Wilmington, NC

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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

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

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care for medical-surgical patients with oncology histories, including chemo/bio-therapy administration when required
• Assess and manage IV lines, PICCs, ports (access and maintenance), blood product administration, and central line blood draws
• Manage specialty equipment and therapies such as heparin and insulin drips, chest tubes, surgical drains, wound VACs, and oxygen therapy
• Recognize and respond to cardiac and respiratory changes, including dysrhythmia interpretation and emergency interventions
• Document thoroughly and accurately in EPIC and med administration systems (PYXIS) using SBAR communication
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—pharmacy, respiratory therapy, PT, social work—to ensure smooth, safe patient transitions
• Provide patient and family education related to diagnosis, treatments, line care, and discharge planning
• Participate in unit responsibilities like monthly staff meetings, floating assignments, and Storm/Hurricane Team duties when required

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience (ONC experience preferred or willing to obtain ONC certification)
• ONC certification required for this role; traveler must be able to administer chemotherapy if needed
• BLS certification required; ONS/ONCC chemo certification preferred
• Comfortable with night shift work and floating to like units (inpatient holding, ED boarding, etc.)
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline
• First-time travelers accepted — manager will consider travelers without prior travel experience

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong med/surg and oncology nursing skills including chemo/biotherapy administration and monitoring
• IV therapy, peripheral line & PICC management, port access and maintenance
• Blood product administration and central line blood draws
• Wound care and wound VAC management
• Familiarity with EPIC charting, PYXIS medication systems, and SBAR communication
• Isolation precautions and PPE use, oxygen therapy and non-invasive airway management
• Recognition and management of cardiac dysrhythmias and acute decompensation
• Ability to work effectively in high-census situations and support rapid response workflows

Benefits

• Comfortable travel assignment support including housing assistance and travel coordination to make your move easy
• Medical, dental & vision options to keep you healthy and smiling
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Professional development support and help obtaining oncology/chemo certifications if needed
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Robust peer support and a team that values your experience and voice
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great clinicians onto the team
• Travel reimbursement and help with credentialing to get you to the bedside faster

Travel Perks: Explore Wilmington, NC

Wilmington is a delightful coastal gem — spend days off strolling the scenic Riverwalk along the Cape Fear River, explore historic downtown with its cafés and galleries, or tour the USS North Carolina Battleship for a dose of local history. Nearby Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach, and Carolina Beach are perfect for surfing, paddleboarding, or relaxing on sandy shores. Visit Airlie Gardens for peaceful gardens and seasonal blooms, enjoy local breweries and seafood spots, or take a weekend trip to Myrtle Beach or the Outer Banks for more beach adventures. Plenty of parks, walking trails, and waterside dining make Wilmington a great base for travel clinicians who love sun, seafood, and sightseeing.

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