RN - Oncology

Cynet HealthStaff; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an RN specialized in Oncology for a 13-week assignment in Independence, MO. Shift runs 07:00–19:00 on a 12-hour pattern with a 1:6 patient ratio on a 36-bed unit.

Responsibilities include wound vac changes, catheter/drain management, IV/PICC care, and Meditech documentation. Floating to med-surg/telemetry and coordination with clinical care coordinators are required.

Qualifications

• RN with Oncology specialty.
• Minimum 1 year experience.
• BLS certification required.
• 13-week contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide oncology nursing care on med-surg/telemetry units.
• Perform wound vac changes, drain management, IV/PICC line care.
• Manage drains, Foley, NG as needed and monitor cardiac status.
• Document in Meditech and coordinate with care team.

Skills

Team-oriented

Positive attitude

Ability to stay busy

Patient-centered

Education

Registered Nurse License

BLS Certification

Job description

RN - Oncology

Profession: RN

Specialty: Oncology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 07:00 - 19:00

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: Registered Nurse License

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have:

• Team-oriented
• Positive attitude
• Ability to stay busy
• Patient-centered

Description:48 hours guaranteed preferred.

Unit information includes 36 beds with a patient ratio of 1:6.

Utilizes clinical care coordinators, RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and unit secretaries.

Equipment used includes I-med, I-mobile, Neurons (vitals machine), glucometer, PCA, wound vac, chest tubes, and surgical drains.

Documentation system is Meditech.

Scheduling requirements involve working every other weekend.

Patient types include med-surg, oncology, hospice patients, and hemodynamically stable patients requiring cardiac monitoring without interventions.

Typical procedures performed on the unit include wound vac changes, drain removal, IV/PICC line management, Foley insertion/removal, and NG insertion/removal.

Floating areas include med-surg and telemetry for med-surg level patients.

Dress code requires pewter (gray) for nurses and Caribbean blue for PCTs.

No call and weekends required every third weekend.

Unit guidelines and policies can be reviewed in the attached document.