Medical Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

This unit specializes in providing care for patients receiving chemotherapy. The position seeks travelers who are either already chemotherapy certified or willing to obtain certification. This certification can be acquired prior to starting the assignment or completed during the assignment period. Commitment to obtaining the ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration certification is essential.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required.
• ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration certification is preferred; travelers must be willing to obtain this certification.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience is required.
• First time travelers are accepted.

Job Details

Shift: 3×12, 1845-0715. Longer contracts of 13-26 weeks may be considered. On-call duty is required if there are prescheduled shifts, and every other weekend is mandatory. Floating to similar units and alternative care locations will also be required, which may include inpatient holding in the Emergency Department and other medical patient care locations.

• Nurse-Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings is mandatory.
• Contract staff must be prepared to work as part of a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations.

Skills Required

• Experience in an inpatient setting is mandatory.
• Proficient in Med/Surg practices, colostomy care, accessing ports, and administering blood products.
• Knowledge of central line blood draws, peripheral line care/management, and PICC line management.
• Experience with heparin, insulin, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), and non-invasive airway management.
• Capable of adhering to isolation precautions and providing wound care, including Wound Vac management.

Patient Diagnoses

The primary patient population includes individuals with general medical-surgical conditions, as well as those undergoing chemotherapy and biotherapy treatments.

• Common diagnoses include: AKI, sepsis, cancer, septic shock, pain management, overdose, malignant neoplasms, acute respiratory failure, encephalopathy, failure to thrive, and diabetic foot ulcers.

Special Procedures / Unit Information

During peak census periods, nurse-patient ratios may temporarily increase. Contract staff will be equally distributed with home unit staff to ensure adequate patient coverage. Makeup shifts will be rescheduled for any shifts that are called out.

Unit Systems

The unit utilizes PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR for medication, documentation, and communication systems.

Orientation

A 24-hour orientation will be provided for new hires (equivalent to 2 shifts).

Attire

Required scrubs: Navy blue and white.

Additional Notes

• All candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting.
• Local candidates are accepted at local rates.