Description

American Traveler is hiring an Oncology Chemo Certified RN for a Med/Surg Oncology Infusion role requiring 1 year of specialty experience and chemo certification.

Details

• Short term acute care hospital setting within a Magnet-designated, teaching, Level III Trauma facility
• Oncology Chemo Certified unit providing infusion care
• Will float between three affiliated hospital locations as needed
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• No weekend requirements
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic/Excellian EMR system
• Open to accommodating block scheduling

Requirements

• Active MN RN license required (pending license accepted)
• BLS certification required
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) required
• OCN certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of oncology specialty experience required
• 2 years of experience and previous charge experience preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• Epic/Excellian charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, port access and management, central line care, and PICC line care
• Experience administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, and managing associated side effects
• Knowledge of oncologic emergencies including anaphylaxis and extravasation injury
• Experience caring for patients with various cancer diagnoses including breast, lung, colorectal, and hematologic cancers
• Proficient in isolation precautions, neutropenic precautions, and phlebotomy
• 1 supervisor reference required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in infusion center, inpatient, and outpatient oncology settings
• Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, and related medications while monitoring for side effects and abnormal lab values
• Manage central lines, ports, and IV therapies including blood products and coagulation factors
• May float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed
• Navy blue scrub color required
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible, with no local candidate exceptions for this specialty
• Returning employees must have been separated from perm staff or per diem roles for at least 3 months prior to starting
• Requested time off ideally limited to no more than 5 days during the assignment
• Facility does not provide references to travelers post-assignment or to former perm employees