Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology - Chemo Certified

Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology - Chemo Certified

American Traveler

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$2,537.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Chemo-Certified Oncology RN for an inpatient float pool position requiring NJ or compact licensure, ONS chemo certification, and 2 years of teaching hospital oncology experience.

Details

• Inpatient Oncology Float Pool position at a dedicated cancer center
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5, varying by unit, census, and acuity
• Patient population includes liquid and solid tumor oncology diagnoses, BMT, clinical trials, and surgical oncology
• Cares for patients with bladder/kidney, brain, breast, colorectal, ENT, liver, lung, melanoma, ovarian/uterine, pancreatic, and prostate cancers, as well as hematologic malignancies such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
• Work settings include Inpatient Oncology, PCU/IMC, and MS/Tele
• Every other weekend requirement
• Floating required within skillset to main campus oncology units, MS/Tele, Stepdown, and PCU/IMC
• EPIC charting system required

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card
• OCN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, including cytotoxic therapy, IV push/oral chemo, and continuous infusions
• Skilled in IV therapy and infusions, including port access, central/PICC line care, and phlebotomy
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies including ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression
• Proficient in symptom management for nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, dysphagia, edema, and altered mental status
• Skilled in administration of antiemetics, antitumor agents, corticosteroids, hormonal therapy, Neupogen, and IV push narcotics
• Experience with PCA pump management, transdermal patches, and medication tolerance/dependence assessment
• Additional skills required: chest tube care, dysrhythmia interpretation, neutropenic precautions, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with advance directives, hospice care, and patient/family education and support

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across a range of oncology diagnoses including BMT and surgical oncology cases
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, biotherapy, and immunotherapy treatments while managing related side effects and emergencies
• Handle post-chemo body fluid management and cytotoxic spill response and disposal
• Recognize and communicate abnormal lab values to the care team
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must work or be on-call for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former RWJBH employees (FT or PRN) must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler