Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Oncology RN for a Med/Surg unit at a Level II Trauma Center in Green Bay, WI, requiring Epic proficiency and ONS or ONCC certification.

Details

• 16-bed Med/Surg Oncology unit (IU 1) at a Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center in Green Bay, WI
• Patient population includes general med/surg, oncology diagnoses, patients receiving chemotherapy, neutropenic precautions, end-of-life/hospice care, respiratory issues, and 'swing bed' patients
• Patient ratios are 1:4 on days and 1:5-6 on nights; ratio becomes 1:1 when administering chemotherapy, returning to normal assignment upon completion
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every 3rd weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Float may be required within scope of practice; most common float areas are Obs and Med/Surg 4 — travelers float first
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Schedule is set in 6-week increments and provided 2 weeks prior to the start of each cycle

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• ONS or ONCC certification required for this Oncology RN role
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or Oncology nursing experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Experience administering chemotherapy required
• Proficiency in general Med/Surg skills including Foley insertion/care, peripheral IV placement and maintenance, bladder scans, NG tube placement and maintenance, chest tubes, trachs, wound care and dressing changes, central line/PICC/midline management, and port access
• Epic EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the past year required for consideration
• Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include providing oncology and general med/surg nursing care, chemotherapy administration, and supporting patients in neutropenic precautions, hospice, and end-of-life care
• Unit support includes CNA coverage (1:6 days, 1:8 nights), 24/7 hospitalist and respiratory therapy coverage, a SWAT RN (ICU-trained), centralized telemetry monitoring with tele techs, phlebotomy for peripheral lab draws, and an IV/Vascular Access Team during daytime hours
• Orientation includes a general facility new employee orientation (NEO) and 1 shift on the unit to learn workflow, with possible brief orientation to Obs and Med/Surg 4
• Holiday coverage required for 1 summer and 1 winter holiday
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved
• Scrubs must be a solid color and professional in appearance — no graphics, logos, or designs
• Charge RN experience is preferred; candidates with charge experience are encouraged to highlight this in their profile
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restrictions apply