Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN specializing in Therapeutic Apheresis for a pediatric-focused Infusion Center role requiring 3+ years of Hematology, Oncology, and Transplantation nursing experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Position is based in a pediatric hospital Infusion Center specializing in Therapeutic Apheresis
• Serves patients ranging from infancy through adolescence, as well as young adults with acute or chronic medical conditions requiring Hematology, Oncology, Stem Cell Transplantation, and Therapeutic Apheresis specialty care
• Procedures include autologous, allogeneic, donor collection, and therapeutic apheresis, as well as ECP, RCX, and PLEX procedures
• Equipment used includes the Spectra Optia and Therakos CellEX machines
• EMR: Epic
• Schedule is 10-hour day shifts (0730–1700), 36 hours per week, working 4–5 days Monday through Friday with a flexible schedule
• No holiday coverage required
• Call is required approximately 1 week every 3rd week; call shifts are taken independently

Requirements

• Active, permanent IL RN license required (no endorsement, temporary, or pending license accepted)
• Current certifications required: PALS and AHA BLS/CPR
• Minimum 3 years of Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation nursing experience required
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred but not required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from within the past year
• COVID and Flu vaccinations required
• Completion of the Illinois Cannabis Use Disclosure and Acknowledgment Form required

Additional Information

• Performs all Therapeutic Apheresis procedures under the direction of the attending physician
• Works alongside 1–2 other apheresis nurses during day shifts; call shifts are handled independently
• Travelers are not required to obtain APHON or SCT certifications through the facility
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• Return employees who were previously permanent staff must have been separated for at least one year to be eligible
• Return travelers must have been off assignment for at least 45 days to be eligible
• RTO is capped at 10 days; any approved RTO must be made up by extending the end of the contract
• No block scheduling permitted