Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Oncology RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring a BSN and 2 years of Med/Surg or 1 year of Oncology experience.

Details

• Medical Surgical Oncology unit with 24 beds in an acute care hospital setting
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4
• CNAs staffed at a 1:8 ratio
• Common diagnoses include BMT, oncology, GYN ONC surgeries, hospice, and general med/surg cases
• Charge nurse staffed on every shift without a patient assignment
• Tele techs available to monitor and respond to life-threatening rhythms
• RT equipment includes CPAP and High Flow
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour day shifts from 7a-7p
• Weekend shifts required as needed to fill staffing gaps
• Holiday rotation required
• No call or standby requirements
• Travelers float first within Med/Surg units and may float to sister facilities in Meridian or Nampa
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests accommodated

Requirements

• Active RN license (ID or Compact) required at time of submission
• BSN required
• BLS certification required
• 2 years of Med/Surg experience required, or 1 year of Oncology experience
• Chemo/Oncology or BMT experience preferred; chemo certification needed to administer chemotherapy
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity Med/Surg Oncology unit known for strong teamwork
• Unit treats higher acuity patients than general Med/Surg units
• 2 days of unit-specific orientation provided with a preceptor
• Scrubs may be any color; hoods not permitted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Permanent employees must be away for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted