Description

American Traveler is hiring an Oncology RN for a Magnet teaching hospital, requiring a CT/Compact license, chemotherapy certification, and Level I Trauma experience.

Details

• Inpatient Oncology unit within a 186-bed Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• 3x12-hour Day shifts, 0700-1930
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required as needed
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Epic charting system used

Requirements

• Active CT or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) required
• OCN certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience required (1.5 years accepted for Level I Trauma or travel experience)
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Epic experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• LTAC experience preferred
• Travel experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, port access/management, and central line care
• Experience administering chemotherapy via multiple routes (IV push, continuous infusion, oral)
• Skilled in recognizing and managing oncologic emergencies (ATLS, anaphylaxis, sepsis, extravasation)
• Experience with biotherapy and immunotherapy administration preferred
• Bone marrow transplant and CAR-T experience preferred
• Experience caring for patients with various cancer diagnoses (breast, lung, colorectal, leukemia, lymphoma, and others)
• Skilled in psychosocial care including hospice, advanced directives, and patient/family education
• Skilled in symptom management (nausea, neuropathy, altered mental status, edema)
• Experience with pain management including PCA pumps and IV push narcotics
• Wound care and post-surgical care experience
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to oncology patients across a wide range of diagnoses and treatment modalities
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood product administration
• Recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies and abnormal lab values
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including pediatric team when applicable
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious or medical exemption only
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the hospital site
• Previous staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to return as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved