Travel RN - Pediatrics - Pediatric Oncology

Travel RN - Pediatrics - Pediatric Oncology

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Oncology RN with chemotherapy certification and 2+ years of pediatric hem/onc experience for a night shift position in New Jersey.

Pediatric Oncology unit caring for all types of childhood cancers and sickle cell patients.

Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:30).

Patient ratio of 1:3, which may vary based on census and acuity.

Every other weekend requirement.

Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.

Floating required within skillset to Peds, PICU stepdown, and Adolescent units.

Navy blue scrubs required.

Active NJ or Compact RN license required.

Required certifications: BLS, PALS, and APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card.

2 years of pediatric hematology/oncology experience required (inpatient/outpatient).

EPIC charting experience required.

Skilled in IV therapy including blood/blood product administration, port care, central and peripheral line care, phlebotomy, and starting IVs.

Experience with pediatric dosage calculations, TPN/lipids, chemotherapy administration and monitoring, and body fluid handling post-chemo.

Experience assisting with lumbar puncture and managing neuromuscular disease and seizure disorders.

Skilled in chest tube management, oxygen delivery systems, and indwelling urinary catheter care.

Experience with infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, wound care, and PEWS/Rapid Response Team protocols.

Work within the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital, an academic pediatric medical campus offering comprehensive pediatric hematology/oncology care including chemotherapy, radiation, cellular therapies, stem-cell transplantation, and clinical trials.

Provide direct patient care to pediatric oncology and sickle cell patients.

Winter holiday coverage required, working or providing on-call for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's).

Local candidates accepted at the same rate.

First-time travelers welcome to apply.

Former RWJBH employees (full-time or PRN) must be separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler.