Description

American Traveler is seeking a Chemo Certified Oncology RN with ONS certification and experience in a Med/Surg setting for variable shifts.

Details

• Hospital-based Hematology Oncology Med/Surg unit
• Care for patients with lymphoma, myeloma, leukemias, sickle cell disease, benign hematology, and non-hematologic cancers
• Nurse-to-patient staffing ratio goal is 1:4, may be up to 1:5
• Float to other Med/Surg and Oncology units as needed
• Shifts may include days, nights, or rotating day/night 12-hour shifts
• Weekend shifts assigned based on unit needs
• Self-scheduling requests accepted before final schedule is posted
• Uses Epic for computerized charting; prior Epic experience required

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) chemotherapy certification required
• Experience with Med/Surg and telemetry nursing
• Proficiency in chemotherapy administration, blood product administration, and management of oncologic emergencies
• Skilled in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and use of rapid response teams
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central and peripheral line care experience required
• Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

• Administer chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, insulin drips, and heparin drips to oncology patients
• Respond to oncologic emergencies including tumor lysis syndrome and cytokine release syndrome
• Emphasize infection prevention and fall reduction protocols
• One week of daytime orientation followed by on-unit preceptorship
• Scrub requirements not specified; follow unit policy
• Holiday coverage may be required according to departmental needs