RN - Infusion

Cynet Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in New Haven, CT is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for an infusion unit. This 13-week assignment requires at least 2 years of infusion experience and current nursing licensure, with IV skills and chemotherapy administration experience.

Work is primarily day shift, 8:00–16:30, with potential 4x10 hour shifts (8:00–6:30) and occasional floating within departments. BLS required; chemotherapy certification and OCN are preferred. Epic charting familiarity is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a current nursing license.
• Minimum of 2 years in infusion/oncology.
• BLS certification required; Chemotherapy certification preferred; OCN preferred.

Skills

IV skills

Chemotherapy administration

Patient care

Job description

RN - Infusion

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Outpatient Clinic Infusion

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8 Hours (08:00 - 16:30)

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a similar specialty

License: Current nursing license required

Certifications: BLS, Chemotherapy Certification, OCN preferred

Must-Have: IV skills, chemotherapy administration experience

Description:Monday through Friday schedule from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.4x10 hour shifts (8 AM to 6:30 PM) may also be accepted.Infusion ratio is 1:7-8.Minimum of 2 years of experience is required; first-time travelers are welcome.BLS certification is required.Floating within departments is necessary.Chemotherapy administration certification is required.Triage experience is preferred.Scrub color is royal blue.Charting is completed in Epic.

Patient demographics include adults and geriatrics.Daily census is approximately 80 patients.This is a solid tumor medical oncology chemotherapy infusion unit.Patient diagnoses include breast cancer, gynecological oncology, melanoma, skin and kidney cancer, gastrointestinal sarcoma, neuro-oncology, head and neck cancers, and lung cancers.Special procedures may include the use of radiopharmaceuticals and research patients for clinical trials.Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy.Skills required include AED use, blood glucose monitoring, dressing changes, infusion administration, obtaining vital signs, patient teaching, and venipuncture.