RN - Oncology

Cynet HealthStaff; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an experienced RN for an Oncology Infusion unit in Terre Haute, IN. This 13-week assignment requires a Monday–Thursday shift with 8 hours per shift and 5 hours on Friday, totaling a substantial infusion caseload.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of nursing experience, an active RN license, ACLS/BLS certifications, and chemotherapy infusion exposure. Cerner/TxM experience is a plus for charting and medication administration.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Chemotherapy infusion experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer intravenous chemotherapy and other IV infusions.
• Provide pre- and post-treatment patient care.
• Assess patients prior to IV treatments.
• Access ports or peripheral IV for labs and therapies.
• Monitor patients during treatment and respond to side effects per protocols.
• Experience with Cerner and Intellidose (TxM) is a plus.

Skills

Chemotherapy infusion

IV therapy

Patient assessment

Tools

Cerner

Intellidose (TxM)

Job description

RN - Oncology

Profession: RN

Specialty: Oncology Infusion

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Monday - Thursday

Hours per Shift: 8 hours, Friday 5 hours

Experience: Minimum 3 years

License: Required

Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)

Must-Have: Chemotherapy infusion experience preferred

Description:We urgently need support for our busy chemotherapy infusion unit.Chemo certification is preferred, but experience in chemotherapy infusion is acceptable.Candidates should have some flexibility with hours based on patient schedules.Scrubs should be solid color in Ceil Blue, Royal Blue, Burgundy/Wine, or Pewter Gray.Chemotherapy infusion nurses are responsible for administering intravenous chemotherapy drugs and various types of intravenous therapies.They provide pre- and post-treatment patient care.Responsibilities include assessing patients prior to IV treatments, accessing ports or performing peripheral IV access for lab draws and IV therapies.Nurses will administer chemotherapy and other IV infusions while operating equipment and monitoring patients during treatment.They will also administer prescribed intravenous medications and oral pre-treatment medications.Monitoring and responding to side effects or reactions, and treating appropriately per protocols is essential.Experience with Cerner and Intellidose (TxM) is a plus.