Registered Nurse at Hematology/Oncology at Nellis AFB

AIMS Locum Tenens; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AIMS Locum Tenens seeks a qualified Registered Nurse – Hematology/Oncology to provide specialized outpatient nursing care within the Hematology/Oncology and Infusion Clinic at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC).

You will support physicians in administering infusion therapies, chemotherapy, biologic medications, and supportive care for hematologic, oncologic, autoimmune, and infusion-related conditions.

Qualifications

• BSN degree from ACEN/CCNE-accredited program.
• Current RN license in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate hematology/oncology patient care.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, and other infusions.
• Monitor infusion reactions and manage adverse events.
• Maintain IV access and infusion equipment.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and side effects.
• Document treatments and patient encounters in EMR.
• Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacy, labs, and ancillary departments.

Skills

Infusion therapy

Oncology/hematology nursing

Chemotherapy administration

Patient education

EMR documentation

Education

BSN

ACEN/CCNE accredited program

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Overview

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse – Hematology/Oncology to provide specialized outpatient nursing care within the Hematology/Oncology and Infusion Clinic at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC). The RN will support physicians and healthcare teams in the administration of infusion therapies, chemotherapy, biologic medications, and supportive care for patients with hematologic, oncologic, autoimmune, and infusion-related conditions.

Specific Duties

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for hematology/oncology patients.
• Obtain patient histories, perform physical assessments, monitor vital signs, and evaluate treatment responses.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic agents, blood products, IV fluids, and supportive medications according to established protocols.
• Monitor patients for infusion reactions, side effects, and adverse events and initiate emergency response procedures when necessary.
• Manage IV access, central lines, infusion pumps, and specialty clinic equipment.
• Assist providers with infusion-related procedures and specialty treatments.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, chemotherapy side effects, symptom management, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation for treatments, assessments, and patient encounters.
• Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and ancillary departments.

Qualifications

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Education: Graduate from an academic nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Certification

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Certifications must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Board Certification

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification is required at hire or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Experience

• Must have been employed in an Infusion Center or Infusion Clinic within the past 24 months.
• Minimum of 12 months of infusion or oncology nursing experience required.
• Experience administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, or infusion therapies strongly preferred.

Licensure

Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Standard clinic hours: 0730 – 1630
• Procedure days may require schedule adjustments from 0700 – 1600
• Maximum 40 hours per week
• No on-call requirement

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move clinical equipment and supplies
• Ability to safely administer infusions and assist patients during treatments
• Manual dexterity sufficient for IV therapy and infusion procedures

Immunization Requirement

Must comply with all DHA and Medical Employee Health Program (MEHP) requirements, including tuberculosis screening, annual influenza vaccination, and required immunizations.

Security Requirement

Must successfully complete all credentialing, background investigation, and installation access requirements for work on Nellis Air Force Base.