Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology - Chemo Certified

Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology - Chemo Certified

American Traveler

Portland, Oregon, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$2,052.83/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN with ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certification for a day-shift Med/Surg Oncology position requiring at least one year of relevant experience.

Details

• Short term acute care hospital setting on the Oncology Chemo Certified unit
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Every other weekend required
• Block schedule required
• Floating to other units and sister facilities based on skill set may be required
• Uses Epic charting system
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact must be in hand at time of submission)
• OR RN license required
• BLS certification required
• ONS/ONCC chemotherapy/biotherapy certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Experience with Autologous Stem Cell Transplant and CAR-T therapy patients preferred
• Experience with chemotherapy administration including IV, oral, and continuous infusion methods
• Experience monitoring for oncologic emergencies such as tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression
• Experience with central line and port care and management
• Experience with symptom management including nausea, neuropathy, edema, and altered mental status
• Must have a vehicle for this assignment

Additional Information

• Provide direct oncology nursing care including chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• Manage care for patients with implanted ports and central lines
• Monitor and respond to oncologic emergencies and treatment-related complications
• Support patients with neutropenic precautions and symptom management needs
• Any color scrubs accepted
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• No previous employment history issues with Providence facilities related to background checks (Nursys or background check hits not accepted)
• Two supervisory references required, covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12