Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology - Chemo Certified

Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology - Chemo Certified

American Traveler

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Rotating

Length (weeks): 16

Openings: 1

$2,390.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Oncology Chemo Certified position requiring ONS/ONCC chemotherapy certification and inpatient hematology-oncology experience.

Details

• Inpatient oncology unit specializing in acute leukemia and hematology care
• Cares for adult and geriatric patients newly diagnosed with acute leukemia
• High-acuity unit with frequent blood product administration, IV antibiotics, and electrolyte management
• Staffing ratio goal of 1:4, though may be up to 1:5
• 12-hour rotating day/night shifts (7:00-19:30 or 19:00-7:30) with no set/blocked scheduling
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on staffing needs
• Variable weekend requirements based on unit needs
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Certification
• Preferred certification: NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years overall nursing experience required
• Minimum 1 year inpatient hematology-oncology experience required
• Acute care experience must be current and within the specialty applied for, consistently over the last 12 months
• Prior travel nursing experience required, must be from an inpatient unit
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skills required: IV therapy/infusions, accessing and managing ports, blood and blood product administration, central line blood draw and care, PICC line care, starting and maintaining IVs, chemotherapy administration and monitoring, body fluid handling post-chemotherapy, recognition of abnormal lab values, and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies including tumor lysis syndrome and sepsis
• Experience caring for patients with leukemia/blood dyscrasias required; lymphoma and multiple myeloma experience preferred
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls prevention
• Utilizes Rapid Response Teams as needed
• Provides feeding tube care and management, peripheral line care, and phlebotomy
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment only after 6+ months away from the facility
• Current employees of the health system are ineligible for this travel position
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• RTO must be submitted with application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines