Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Infusion RN for an outpatient oncology position requiring an ONS chemotherapy certification and CA RN license.

Details

• Work in an outpatient infusion center setting
• Outpatient oncology patient population
• 13-week assignment on day shift, 4x10-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Weekend shifts required
• Floating required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic charting experience preferred

Requirements

• Active CA RN license in hand (no pending license, EMSA not accepted)
• BSN required
• BLS certification (AHA only, HeartCode not accepted)
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy certification required in hand (no pending)
• OCN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of infusion/oncology nursing experience required, 3 years preferred
• Required experience: chemotherapy administration (IV push, oral, continuous infusion), body fluid handling post-chemo, cytotoxic spill management, port access and care, central line/PICC line care, central line blood draws, infusion pump management, IV starts, and phlebotomy
• Required experience recognizing and managing oncologic emergencies including ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression
• Required experience managing chemotherapy-related symptoms including nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, dysphagia, edema, and altered mental status
• Experience administering antiemetics, antitumor agents, antibiotics, corticosteroids, Neupogen, and hormonal therapy required
• Neutropenic precautions experience required
• Experience caring for patients with various cancer types preferred (e.g., breast, lung, colorectal, leukemia, lymphoma, and others)
• Experience with administration of coagulation factors preferred
• Epic documentation and SBAR communication experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in an outpatient oncology infusion setting, including chemotherapy administration and symptom management
• Deliver patient and family education and psychosocial support throughout treatment
• Approximately 20 hours of orientation provided, with additional time available if needed
• Caribbean Blue/Teal scrubs required and not provided by facility
• Flu vaccine or signed declination form required during flu season (October-March)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travel pairs are accepted
• Former employees of the facility will not be considered
• Local candidates accepted at local rate within a 75-mile radius
• No restrictive rules on requested time off