Description

American Traveler is hiring an Oncology RN for an infusion center role requiring 2+ years of oncology/infusion experience and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work in an oncology infusion center connected to an oncology urgent care for add-on patients and provider assessments
• Patient ratio of 1:6-7
• 4x10 day shifts, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within specialty and acuity, with travelers prioritized to float
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active MD or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required (AHA only)
• Chemo certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred
• NIHSS and ONS/ONCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Strong oncology and infusion experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, infusion administration, and port access/management
• Experience administering chemotherapy via IV push, oral, and monitoring methods
• Experience administering blood products and coagulation factors
• Central line and PICC line care experience
• Knowledge of oncologic emergencies including anaphylaxis, hemorrhage, and sepsis
• Experience caring for patients with various cancer types including breast, lung, colorectal, and blood cancers
• Skilled in symptom management including nausea/vomiting and altered mental status
• CPI certification required as part of compliance (Calm Every Storm online version accepted)

Additional Information

• Administer chemotherapy, electrolytes, and blood products to oncology patients
• Provide care coordination and patient/family education and support
• Recognize and communicate abnormal lab values
• Manage neutropenic precautions and isolation/PPE protocols
• Provide psychosocial care including advanced directives and hospice care discussions when needed
• Perform telephone triage as needed
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the hospital to be eligible unless otherwise specified
• First-time travelers accepted with strong oncology/infusion experience
• Returning travelers must have a 6-month break from the health system after completing an assignment
• Former staff members must be separated from the health system for 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Maximum 7 days RTO can be requested; more than 4 consecutive days requires an additional week added to the contract
• One major holiday off during the winter season may be accommodated depending on unit needs