RN - Oncology

Cynet Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Oncology assignment on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. This 28-bed unit operates with 1:4–5 nurse-patient ratios, and shifts are 12 hours at night, totaling 36 hours per week.

Epic training is provided to support electronic health records and patient care documentation. We require at least 2 years of nursing experience, an active RN license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Oncology nursing experience required.
• Must have active RN license and BLS certification.
• Chemotherapy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical-surgical oncology care on the unit.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips.
• Titrate drips such as Heparin and Cardizem as directed.
• Perform central line care and sterile dressing changes.
• Collaborate with team; participate in patient care rotations.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Telemetry interpretation

Central line care

Sterile dressing changes

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Tools

Epic

Job description

RN - Oncology

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Oncology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-Hour Nights

Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS required, Chemotherapy certification preferred

Must-Have:

• Oncology experience is essential.
• Ability to pass a dysrhythmia exam during onboarding.
• Experience with accessing central lines and changing sterile dressings.

Description:This is a Medical-Surgical Oncology unit with a total of 28 beds.Nurse-patient ratios are typically 1:4-5.The unit sees a combination of oncology and general medical-surgical patients,with some patients in hospice care.

Full telemetry support is available,and nurses are required to read and interpret telemetry strips.Nurses may be asked to titrate drips such as Heparin and Cardizem.Each shift has a charge nurse who typically does not take patients.Certified Nursing Assistants work 8-hour shifts,with a maximum of 2 aides covering 28 beds during the night shift.

Respiratory therapy equipment such as CPAP or BiPAP will be managed by respiratory therapists,while nurses will administer nebulizers, breathing treatments, and suctioning for trachs.Central monitoring of telemetry strips takes place,and RNs are responsible for interpretation.

Shifts will rotate through pods for 6 weeks at a time.Weekends are required every other weekend,with a rotation for holidays with permanent staff.No on-call or standby requirements are included in this position.Floating within the Medical-Surgical/Telemetry service line is necessary,with rotations among permanent staff.

Proper professional attire is required,including professional-looking scrubs and closed-toe shoes.The initial shift will include Epic training,and a maximum of 2 days with a preceptor is expected.

Teamwork and collaboration are vital,and candidates should be prepared to discuss their approach to teamwork.Cancellations may occur for up to 4 shifts during the 13-week assignment.