RN - Oncology

RN - Oncology

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Oncology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 1.5 years in oncology, with some Stepdown or Progressive Care Unit experience.

License: Active RN license or compact license.

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, Chemo certification preferred.

Must-Have:

• Oncology experience
• Experience with patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5-6
• EPIC experience
• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips
• Availability to work every other weekend and holiday

Description:This position is for a registered nurse specializing in oncology.The unit is a 35-bed medical and radiation oncology unit.The focus is on both oncology and hematology patients.Staff will see both Medical-Surgical and Advanced Care patients.Common duties include administering blood products and chemotherapy.The unit also manages patients in need of other nursing skills such as drips and wound care.RNs on the unit with ONS Certification will administer chemotherapy.Candidates must be comfortable floating to other units based on patient needs.The facility reserves the right to adjust staffing based on patient census.This position does not accommodate block scheduling.The candidate must be prepared to complete assessments related to dysrhythmias.Requested time off must be submitted with the initial application.Candidates with any past license disciplinary action will not be accepted.All requirements must be met before the start of the contract.