Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Oncology position at a cancer specialty hospital in Orange County, CA, requiring 3+ years of inpatient oncology experience and chemotherapy certification.

Details

• Cancer specialty hospital setting in Orange County, CA
• Medical Surgical Oncology unit
• Patient population includes those diagnosed with bladder, kidney, breast, colorectal, liver, lung, ovarian/uterine, pancreatic, and prostate cancers
• Chemotherapy administration and monitoring, including IV push, continuous infusion, and oral routes
• Post-surgical oncology patient care
• Medication management including antibiotics, antiemetics, antitumor agents, corticosteroids, hormonal therapy, and Neupogen
• Pyxis medication dispensing system used
• Epic EMR used for documentation
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Weekend availability required
• Floating required

Requirements

• Active California (CA) RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and Chemotherapy (CHEMO) certification
• Minimum 3 years of inpatient oncology nursing experience required
• Proficiency in chemotherapy administration (IV push, continuous infusion, oral, and body fluid handling post-chemotherapy) required
• Experience with cytotoxic spill management and disposal required
• Ability to recognize and communicate abnormal lab values required
• SBAR communication proficiency required

Additional Information

• Caribbean blue scrubs required; scrubs are not provided
• Preferred experience includes biotherapy (active immunotherapy, interferons, interleukins, cytotoxic therapy), bone marrow administration, stem cell therapies, and graft-versus-host disease management
• Preferred oncology populations include brain, ENT, leukemia/blood dyscrasias, lymphoma/non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, melanoma, and multiple myeloma
• Additional preferred skills include management of acute tumor lysis syndrome (ATLS), anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, hemorrhage, sepsis, spinal cord compression, and pain management
• Other preferred clinical skills include chest tube care, colostomy/ileostomy management, Foley catheter insertion, dysrhythmia interpretation, neutropenic and isolation precautions, tracheostomy care, wound care, phlebotomy, and radiation therapy
• Preferred experience in hospice care, advanced directives, patient/family education, pediatric team collaboration, and symptom management