Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg Oncology RN for an outpatient clinic role requiring at least 1 year of current oncology nursing experience and an SD or compact RN license.

Details

• Outpatient clinic setting within a Medical Oncology/Hematology department
• Patient population includes adults 18+ with medical oncology/hematology needs, including BMT pre-transplant and post-transplant patients
• Approximately 15-25 patients seen per day with Clinical Assistant support
• 4 shifts per week, 10-hour days from 0700-1730
• No weekends and no on-call requirements
• No major holiday coverage, but minor holidays when clinic is open may require scheduling
• Routine floating to work with different physicians within Medical Oncology
• 5-day departmental orientation typical, subject to change based on skillset

Requirements

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) currently in hand
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1.5 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year of current oncology experience
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Epic Ambulatory EMR experience required
• Prior clinic experience required
• Must have completed at least one 13-week travel assignment (first-time travelers not accepted)

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include rooming patients, vital signs, review of systems, medication reconciliation, and weight checks
• Obtain orders and process patients for infusions, including communication once cleared
• Perform chart checks, set up for procedures, and review referrals
• Supported by department leadership, Clinical Assistants, charge nurse, and a team lead resource
• On-site lab services available; chemo nurses handle port access and blood draws
• Physician team includes 7 Medical Oncologists, each typically supported by an ARNP
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking provided
• Time off requests of up to 7 days may be approved (excluding holidays) if traveler agrees to extend contract
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel assignment
• Permanent staff must wait a full year before returning as a traveler