Travel RN - Oncology

Travel RN OncologyHomewood, AlabamaStart Date Mid September Estimated Weekly Total $1,729 additional details Shift Nights Weekly Hours 36 Schedule 12FacilityLocation 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr, Homewood, AL 35209 Facility Type Trauma EMR Epic Beds 595 OR Beds 41 ER Visits 30004 Trauma Level LIII TraumaEstimated PayWeekly Total* $1,729 36 Hours x $18.55/hr $667 Overtime $56.42/hr Call Back $56.42/hr Holiday $56.42/hr Weekly M&I Per Diem $412 Weekly Housing Per Diem $649TotalMed OffersSick Leave Accrual in All 50 StatesMental Health SupportHealth Benefits Available on Day One401(k) AvailableExpert Support on All Aspects of Your AssignmentContinuing EducationYour Way Is PaidDrug ScreensCredentialsLicensureHealth/Medical Compliance ItemsTravel reimbursement available up to $1000DescriptionWe're looking for Oncology RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Homewood, AL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements. As an Oncology RN, you'll provide top-level care for critically or chronically ill cancer patients. Under direction from a physician, you may administer chemotherapy, implement new methods of symptom treatment, and monitor patients' progress. Oncology Travel Nurses are crucial in creating a supportive care environment. A large portion of this important job is educating cancer patients about treatment options and procedures. As an Oncology Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:Coordinate treatment plans.Provide patient education and treatment tracking.Be a reliable source of comfort and support for cancer patients and their families.Attend to a great number of details while working under pressure.Implement best practice treatment protocols in a variety of settings.Oncology Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Oncology RNs may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases. Requirements*: BLS, 1 Year * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.