Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Oncology RN with ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certification for a 3x12 day shift position with every-other-weekend requirements.

Details

• Med/Surg Oncology unit in a short-term acute care hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
• Block schedule required
• Every other weekend required
• Floating between units and sister facilities required based on skill set
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or Oregon) in hand at time of submission
• Current BLS certification required
• ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certification required
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with Autologous Stem Cell Transplant and CAR-T therapy patients preferred
• Skills required in chemotherapy administration, IV therapy/infusions, port and central line care, and management of oncologic emergencies including ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression
• Experience with symptom management including altered mental status, GI symptoms, edema, nausea/vomiting, and neuropathy
• Must have a vehicle for this assignment

Additional Information

• Administer and monitor chemotherapy via multiple routes including continuous infusion and oral administration
• Provide care and management of oncologic emergencies and treatment-related complications
• Perform chest tube care, neutropenic precautions, and comprehensive symptom management for oncology patients
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront prior to offer
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who previously worked at a Providence facility as a permanent employee must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Local candidates accepted at the standard travel bill rate
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius unless accepted as a local candidate
• Scrub color is any color
• No parking fee