Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

Travel RN - Med/Surg - OncologyAmerican TravelerGreenwich, Connecticut, United States$2,342.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN with CT/compact licensure, Epic experience, and prior charge and Trauma Level I experience for a 13-week assignment.DetailsInpatient Oncology unit at a 186-bed Magnet-designated teaching hospitalPatient ratio of 1:4Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (0700-1930)Required to work every other weekendFloating required as neededUses Epic EMRRequirementsActive or in-process CT RN license (Standard or Compact) requiredBLS certification requiredChemo (ONS/ONCC) and OCN certifications preferredMinimum 3 years of oncology nursing experience requiredPrevious charge nurse experience requiredEpic EMR experience requiredTrauma Level I hospital experience requiredTrauma Level II, teaching hospital, community hospital, and LTAC experience preferredTravel nursing experience required1 professional reference requiredProficiency in IV therapy, port access/management, central line care, and chemotherapy administrationExperience recognizing and managing oncologic emergencies such as ATLS, anaphylaxis, and sepsisSkilled in psychosocial care including hospice, advanced directives, and patient/family educationExperience managing symptoms such as nausea, neuropathy, and altered mental statusKnowledge of care for various cancer types including breast, lung, colorectal, and leukemia/blood dyscrasiasAdditional InformationProvide direct inpatient care to oncology patients, including chemotherapy and biotherapy administrationCollaborate with care teams on pain management, wound care, and post-surgical careParticipate in care coordination and psychosocial support for patients and familiesRoyal blue scrubs requiredFlu vaccine required with no declinations acceptedCOVID vaccine and booster required unless religious or medical exemption appliesLocal candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the facilityReturning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a travelerUp to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approvedFirst-time travelers are not considered due to travel experience requirement