Description

American Traveler is seeking a chemo-certified Oncology RN with a valid NC or compact license for a Med/Surg Oncology night shift travel position requiring at least 2 years of inpatient experience.

Details

• Med/Surg Oncology unit in a hospital setting with a daily census of 42
• Primary patient population is general medical-surgical patients with oncology history, including diagnoses such as AKI, sepsis, septic shock, cancer, malignant neoplasms, ARF, encephalopathy, FTT, diabetic foot ulcers, and heparin drips
• Administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy via IV, PO, or injection is performed on this unit
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6; ratios may be higher during periods of increased census
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating is required to similar units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding in the ED or other medical patient care areas
• On-call may be required if called off on a pre-scheduled shift; called-out shifts must be made up with rescheduled shifts
• Contract length is 13–26 weeks
• Uses Epic for documentation, Pyxis for medication management, and SBAR for communication

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Active ONC (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification is required
• Current BLS certification required
• Ability to administer chemotherapy is required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Inpatient Med/Surg experience required
• Required skills include: colostomy care, port access, blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, heparin drips, 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 start

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Orientation consists of 24 hours (2 shifts)
• Scrub colors required: navy blue and white
• Monthly staff meetings attendance is expected
• Contract staff are assigned equally alongside permanent staff to ensure patient coverage
• Contract staff will be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters; reassignment to other units during such events is possible
• No RTO (time off) is permitted after booking and cannot be arranged onsite; excessive call-offs or additional RTO may result in contract cancellation
• Preferred qualifications include CPI certification, OCN certification, and charge nurse experience