Oncology RN

Healthcare Support Staffing; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary ($35/hr)

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in New York is seeking experienced RNs for oncology patient care. Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy after training, monitoring patient needs, and providing educational support. Candidates must hold an active RN license in Florida and have significant IV skills. The position offers a competitive salary of $35/hr along with excellent benefits, including medical coverage and PTO. This role is ideal for those who meet the necessary experience requirements.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a doctor's office or hospital for oncology candidates.
• Minimum 3 years RN experience in critical care environments for non-oncology candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and education to patients with cancer.
• Administer chemotherapy under supervision after training.
• Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy and assist in consultations.

Skills

Strong IV Skills

Excellent peripheral IV start skills

Experience with central lines and ports

Education

RN license in good standing in Florida

Job description

Job Description

Utilizing the nursing process, provides care for patients with cancer. Responsible for providing patient education. Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs. Starting IVs, Central lines. Administers Chemotherapy (candidates who have oncology experience will do that after training, those who do not have chemotherapy experience will NOT be giving chemo until they are fully trained, comfortable doing it!). Cares for patients receiving chemotherapy. Carefully monitoring patients receiving chemotherapy. Assist the doctor in all aspects of the patient's initial consultation. Weekly status checks. Routine follow-up examinations.

Qualifications

• Oncology Candidates
• 1-2 years of experience within a doctor’s office or within a hospital
• Strong IV Skills
• Non-Oncology Candidates
• MINIMUM 3 years RN experience within a ICU, Critical Care Unit, Emergency Department, Maybe Med-Surg. A floor where patients have more critical issues/illnesses. NO psychiatric, or Behavioral Health, OR REHAB floors
• MUST have excellent peripheral IV start skills and exp with central lines and ports. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT, ask them how many ports they had to access per day.
• RN license must be in good standing in the state of FL

Additional Information

Hours for this Position: 7:30am-5:30pm (staggered shifts between those hours) Monday-Friday

Advantages of this Opportunity:

• Competitive salary ($35/hr. based on experience)
• Excellent Medical benefits Offered, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO