Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Surgical Oncology position at a cancer hospital, requiring at least 2 years of experience and ACLS certification for a 16-week night shift contract.

Details

• Mixed acuity PCU and Med-Surg unit within a surgical oncology setting at a major cancer hospital
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with diagnoses spanning surgical oncology (breast, thyroid, melanoma), hepatobiliary cancers (liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tract, neuroendocrine), colorectal cancers, and plastics/reconstructive surgery
• Staffing ratio goal is 1:4, but may be 1:5 based on unit needs
• Shift is nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Rotating D/N contracts are possible — shift assignments (days, nights, or a combination) are determined by department needs and reviewed every 4-week scheduling period
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs with no set or blocked scheduling
• Self-scheduling requests are submitted prior to the final schedule being posted
• Special procedures include chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, management of oncologic emergencies, cytokine release syndrome, insulin drips, and heparin drips
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Charting is done in Epic

Requirements

• Active OH or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• PCU or surgical oncology nursing experience strongly relevant to this role
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• ONS Chemotherapy certification is preferred but not required
• Orientation consists of the first week Mon–Fri on day shift, followed by a second week of 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility do not require a 30-day break between assignments to change representation
• All time-off and scheduling requests should be disclosed at the time of application
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration
• A full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required for consideration