RN - Oncology

Outpatient Oncology RN

Registered Nurse Specialty: Chemotherapy Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 9.5 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Compact license required Certifications: BLS, ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Certification preferred Must-Have: - Previous charge experience - Experience with chemotherapy administration - Experience in outpatient oncology Description: Perm candidates from any facility are eligible for a travel contract if separated for at least 3 months. All facilities honor an active compact license. Schedule is 4 days per week from 08:00 to 17:30. No weekends, and one varying weekday off per week. Must be willing to float to other facilities as needed. Certifications required include BLS and ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Certification. Experience in outpatient oncology with chemotherapy infusion appointments is preferred. Patient diagnoses will include outpatient oncology with chemotherapy. Daily census is approximately 30 patients with a maximum of 12 beds and 12 rooms. Skill in accessing and managing ports is essential. Candidates must be able to manage acute tumor lysis syndrome and administer chemotherapy. Monitoring chemotherapy and recognizing abnormal lab values are required. Must have phlebotomy skills and experience with central line care. Anaphylaxis management and body fluid handling post-chemotherapy are also essential. Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills is required. Candidates should be able to start and maintain IVs. Experience in inpatient oncology may be beneficial. Must be flexible with scheduling and commit to working during holidays as needed. References will be required covering relevant experience. Travelers may be expected to float between facilities. Communication devices for assignments will be supplied as needed. No direct contact with specific facility staff is permitted unless pre-approved for an interview.