RN - Infusion

Cynet HealthStaff; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff in Grass Valley, California seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for an infusion-focused assignment supporting oncology patients. The role involves administering chemotherapy (cisplatin, FOLFOX, FOLFIRI), managing hydration and transfusions, and coordinating with the care team.

You must have an RN license, BLS and relevant oncology skills; certification in chemotherapy/immunotherapy is a plus. Expect a 40-hour week, 8-hour day shifts, on-site orientation, and Cerner charting.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card preferred.
• Recent chemotherapy administration skills required.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy and supportive therapies.
• Titrate drips and manage IV infusions.
• Hydration and blood product administration.
• Monitor and manage hypersensitivity reactions.
• Maintain vascular access and port care.
• Chart patient data using Cerner.
• No telemetry; ambulatory patient care on unit.
• Self-scheduling; minimal call.
• Approximately one weekend day per four-week schedule.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Vascular access

Hypersensitivity management

Pharmacology knowledge

Lab evaluation

Oncology nursing

Tools

Cerner

Job description

RN - Infusion

Profession: RN

Specialty: Infusion & Ambulatory Treatment Center - Oncology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8 Hour Days

Hours per Shift: 40 hours per week

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: RN License

Certifications: BLS, ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card

Must-Have: Recent or active chemotherapy administration skills; vascular access skills, including peripheral IVs, port access, and Hickman/PICC maintenance; strong pharmacologic knowledge; ability to manage hypersensitivity reactions; strong skills in lab evaluations related to oncology treatments.

Description:The Registered Nurse will care for oncology patients with various diagnoses.The focus will be on complex cases, including but not limited to Cisplatin, FOLFOX, and FOLFIRI.Management of hypersensitivity reactions is essential.The nurse will administer treatments such as Zometa, Reclast, and zoledronic acid.Responsibilities include hydration, blood transfusions, and various injections.Community patients requiring iron, albumin, hydration, Prolia injections, and long or short-term antibiotics will also be treated.RNs are required to titrate drips, including IVIG, Rituximab, Remicade, IV Darzalex, Ocrevus, and blood transfusions.Charge nurses may take assignments.Nurses will have no dedicated aides, and most patients will be ambulatory.Basic oxygen equipment will be available.No telemetry or monitoring tech will be present on the unit, and RNs will read strips.Self-scheduling is allowed, with a balanced schedule.Approximately one weekend day per four-week schedule is required.No call or standby requirements are present.Floating to inpatient units to provide inpatient chemotherapy may be necessary.Scrubs must be navy blue.Orientation will include on-site training and completion of competency requirements.The facility can cancel shifts due to operational needs.Charting will be done via Cerner.BSN is not required for this position.