Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

American Traveler

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$2,133.12/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring a Missouri or compact RN license and 2 years of recent oncology experience.

Details

Inpatient oncology unit treating all types of cancer across all phases of care, from work-up through completion of therapy.

Administers inpatient chemotherapy regimens and provides post-op care for uro-gyn and gyn-onc surgical patients.

Unit also serves as a step-down neuro overflow area for strokes, head bleeds, and other neurological needs.

Patient ratio of 1:5.

Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM-7:15 PM).

Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within Saint Luke's 6-week schedule period (combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday).

Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments required as needed per unit.

Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities as needed.

Uses Epic charting system.

Requirements

Active RN license, Missouri or compact, required; both Kansas and Missouri licenses (or compact) must be in hand due to potential floating requirements.

BLS certification required.

Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred.

2 years of recent oncology experience required, with no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year.

Previous charge experience preferred.

Teaching hospital experience preferred.

Extensive oncology skill set required including IV therapy/infusions, central line care, chemotherapy administration, pain management, symptom management, and care for patients with various cancer types.

Experience with chest tube care, colostomy/ileostomy management, foley catheter insertion, telemetry monitoring, and wound care required.

Experience managing oncologic emergencies such as sepsis required.

Two professional references required: one supervisor-level or above and one charge RN, both from within the past year.

Additional Information

Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care across all phases of cancer treatment.

Work within a tertiary care hospital that is a 5-time Magnet Award winner, teaching facility, and Level 1 Trauma center.

456 staffed beds.

Free parking available.

RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days, with all time-off requests finalized at time of submission.

Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered, as local candidates are not accepted.

Previous BJC or Saint Luke's permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a travel contractor.

Returning travelers require an 18-month tenure with a 3-month break in service.

First-time travelers are accepted for this role.

Pending license candidates are accepted.

No travel partners accepted.