Travel RN - Med​/Surg - Oncology

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Blood Cancer Oncology Unit position requiring a CO or compact state RN license and strong compassion for oncology patients.

Job Details

• Position is in the hospital-based Blood Cancer Oncology Unit,

• Day shift schedule: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM,

• 18-bed unit with a patient ratio of 3-4:1,

• Staffing includes a charge RN (without patient assignment), 3-5 RNs, and 1 CNA on days,

• Types of equipment used include telemetry, bladder scanner, Alaris pump, and Alaris PCA,

• Common procedures include lumbar puncture, bone marrow biopsies (with and without sedation), and thoracentesis,

• Uses Meditech EMR,

Job Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required,

• Minimum of 2 years recent RN experience, with at least 1 year in oncology preferred,

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or ARC,

• Chemo and biotherapy certification required for all oncology RNs,

• Demonstrated compassion for oncology and chronic patient populations,

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to fast-paced situations,

Additional Information

• Care for highly acute hematology and oncology patients using standing orders,

• Participate in procedures including conscious sedation and fluid bolus administration,

• Work as part of a collaborative team including RNs, CNAs, and a charge nurse,

• Step-down experience is preferred due to the acute acuity of patients,

• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months will be accepted,

• Scrub or dress code details not specified,