Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology Chemo Certified RN for a night shift Med/Surg Oncology position requiring 2 years of recent oncology experience and chemotherapy certification.

Details

• Work in the Oncology Chemo Certified unit of a hospital setting
• Care for Medical Surgical Oncology patients including Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma
• Support research initiatives including clinical trials, CAR-T therapy, and stem cell transplants
• Includes BMT, General, and Hematology/Oncology patient populations
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Epic charting system preferred
• Schedule of 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to like units such as Med Surg to meet staffing needs
• May be expected to float between sister facilities near the contracted location

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) required; ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration course accepted
• OCN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent oncology experience required
• Candidates with less oncology experience but actively working toward chemo certification may be considered for manager screening
• Experience with IV therapy, infusions, and port accessing/management required
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies including ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression preferred
• Experience with chemotherapy administration via multiple routes (oral, IV push, continuous infusion) required
• Experience monitoring chemotherapy and recognizing/communicating abnormal lab values required
• PICC line care, port care and management, and starting/maintaining IVs preferred
• Experience with PCA pump management, tracheostomy care, and wound care preferred
• Experience caring for patients with Lymphoma/Non-Hodgkins lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma preferred
• Chest tube setup/care, CPAP/BiPap, procedure sedation, cooling/warming blanket, drains, feeding tubes, fistula care, and syringe pump experience preferred
• Experience with Heparin, Insulin, and Lasix preferred
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to oncology patients including administration and monitoring of chemotherapy treatments
• Support patients undergoing bone marrow transplant and stem cell therapies
• Deliver psychosocial care, hospice care, and patient/family education and support
• Manage cytotoxic spills and handle body fluids post-chemotherapy safely
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former Providence-affiliated permanent employees must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months and reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius for local rate eligibility
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during the application process
• Compact license must be active and in hand at time of consideration