Description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Medical Surgical Oncology unit requiring BSN and prior oncology, BMT, or med/surg experience.

Details

• Acute care Medical Surgical Oncology unit with 24 beds
• Patient population includes BMT, oncology, GYN ONC surgical, hospice, and general med/surg patients
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:3-4
• CNAs staffed at a 1:8 ratio
• Charge nurse staffed each shift and does not take patients
• Tele techs available on the unit to monitor and respond to life-threatening rhythms
• RT equipment used includes CPAP and High Flow
• 12-hour night shifts from 7p-7a
• Weekend shifts required to fill staffing needs
• Holiday rotation coverage required
• No call or standby requirements
• Travelers are first to float within MS units and may float to sister facilities in Meridian or Nampa
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (ID or compact) required
• BSN required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of med/surg experience required for general MS nurses
• Minimum 1 year of oncology experience accepted for candidates with BMT or chemo background
• Chemo or oncology certification required to administer chemotherapy
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor reference within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit emphasizes a strong team-based approach to patient care
• Some patients have higher acuity than typical general med/surg units
• Two days of unit-specific orientation provided with a preceptor
• Scrubs may be any color; hoods not permitted
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests accommodated
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent employees must wait one year before applying for a travel assignment