Description

American Traveler is seeking a Chemo-Certified Oncology RN for a night shift Med/Surg Oncology position requiring a minimum of 2 years of inpatient experience and an active ONC certification.

Details

• Inpatient Med/Surg Oncology unit with a primary patient population of general medical-surgical patients with oncology history
• Patient diagnoses include cancer, malignant neoplasms, AKI, sepsis, septic shock, ARF, encephalopathy, FTT, diabetic foot ulcers, heparin drips, and pain/OD
• Administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy via IV, PO, or injection is performed on this unit
• Unit census is 42 with a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6; ratios may be higher during periods of increased census
• Night shift: 18:45–07:15 (3x12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend is required
• Floating is required to similar units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding in the ED or other medical patient care areas
• Call is required if called off on a pre-scheduled shift; called-out shifts must be rescheduled as make-up shifts
• EMR: Epic; Medication dispensing: Pyxis; Communication framework: SBAR
• 13-week minimum contract length; contracts up to 26 weeks are accepted
• Local candidates are accepted

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license
• Current BLS certification required
• ONC (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification is required
• Ability to administer chemotherapy is required
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient nursing experience
• Proficiency in Med/Surg skills including colostomy care, accessing ports, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, heparin and insulin administration, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac
• Must pass EKG testing prior to assignment start
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Orientation consists of 24 hours (2 shifts)
• Contract staff are assigned equally alongside permanent staff to ensure patient coverage
• Contract staff are expected to participate on a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Contract staff may be consolidated or pre-assigned to alternate units as needed mid-contract
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings is expected
• Scrub colors: Navy blue and white
• CPI certification and charge nurse experience are preferred; OCN designation is also preferred
• No RTO (time off requests) are permitted after booking, and RTO cannot be worked out with the unit onsite