Travel Nurse RN - Oncology in New Orleans, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Oncology
Location: New Orleans, LA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Oncology

Location

New Orleans, LA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Every Other Weekend Coverage Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to a hematology, medical oncology, bone marrow transplant (BMT), and gynecologic and surgical oncology population
• Maintain a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio within a specialized oncology unit, including a 7-bed positive pressure wing for BMT and acute leukemia patients
• Assist with bedside CVC placements and bone marrow biopsies
• Administer medications using barcode medication administration and Epic-integrated Alaris IV pumps
• Float to other units as required per facility policy
• Participate in emergency response team duties as directed by unit management in the event of an emergency event

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in oncology nursing
• Active Compact or Louisiana RN license in hand at time of submittal
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA required)
• Proficiency with Epic EMR
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as verified by driver's license address)
• Current NURSYS report submitted with profile (within 4 weeks of submission date)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification preferred
• Experience with Alaris IV pumps, SCD machines, and barcode medication administration systems
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work within a highly specialized oncology unit offering exposure to complex patient populations including BMT and acute leukemia
• Orientation is provided on-site with billable modules completed during orientation hours