RN Weekend- Oncology- PT- 3rd shift

Unit Notes

Unit Information

• Unit Type: PCU Oncology
• Primary Patient Population: Adult Oncology PCU and Trauma PCU patients
• Number of Beds: 18

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required yes
• First-time travelers are accepted?? yes
• Is both Oncology and PCU experience required, or is strong PCU experience without Oncology experience acceptable? oncology preferred
• Charge nurse experience required? If so, is 1 year minimum correct? not required

Certifications

• BLS - Required
• ACLS - Required
• ONS/ONCC - Required or Preferred? (current preferred, not required)

Ratios

• Days: 1:4-1:5
• Nights: 1:4-1:5

Shifts

• 12-hour shifts
• 0630a-7:00p
• 0630p-7:00a
• Every other weekend
• Self-scheduling - but will balance to the needs of the unit

Floating

• Travelers float to other Med/Surg and PCU units? yes
• Float assignments remain at the same level of care? yes

Orientation

• Two days of unit orientation? yes

Drips & Skills

Can you confirm:

• RNs occasionally titrate Insulin and Cardizem drips? yes

• Common drips/medications include:

o Chemotherapy

o Heparin

o Cardizem

o Protonix

• Any additional titratable drips travelers should be comfortable managing?

Respiratory Equipment

Could you let me know what respiratory equipment travelers commonly encounter on this unit (high-flow, BiPAP, ventilators, etc.)? high flow

Equipment

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Lyko lifts available in even-numbered rooms with additional lift equipment available

Support Staff

• Nursing Assistants
• Charge Nurse

• PT/OT

• RN Case Manager
• Social Worker

VivPost