Registered Nurse - Pediatric Oncology/Hematology
Facility Overview
- 885 licensed beds
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- Academic Medical Center and Teaching Hospital
- Certified Chest Pain Center
- Accredited Stroke Center
Unit Details
- 16 beds in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (PHO) and 16 beds in Pediatric Adolescent (PA) units
- Average daily patient census ranges from 14 to 32
- Experience requirements:
- PHO: Minimum 1 year in pediatric hematology/oncology acute care
- PA: Minimum 1 year in pediatric acute care
- First-time travel nurses with strong pediatric experience are welcome
Patient Population and Common Conditions
Includes leukemia, solid tumors, sickle cell crisis, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, behavioral health overlays, and general adolescent medicine
Staffing Ratios
- Registered Nurse:
- Pediatric Adolescent Medicine – 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
- Certified Nursing Assistant:
- Ratio ranges from 1 CNA to 6-16 patients
Licensure and Certifications
- For Pediatric Adolescent unit: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
Required Competencies
- Management of central lines
- Administration of chemotherapy
- Strong pediatric assessment skills and critical thinking abilities
Departmental Support Services
- CNAs assist with vital signs, activities of daily living, safety rounds, and intake/output monitoring
- Receptionist/Hospital Unit Coordinator support
- Charge nurse oversight
- Phlebotomy services available
- IV/Vascular Access Team assists with difficult peripheral access
- Resource Nurse availability varies
- Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
- Hospitalist coverage 24/7
- Intensivist coverage 24/7
- Bedside telemetry monitoring provided (no telemetry technician on site)
Technology and Equipment
- Electronic Medical Record system: Epic
- IV pumps: Alaris
- Medication dispensing: Omnicell
- Unit-specific monitoring devices and equipment
Floating Policy
- Routine floating occurs between Pediatric Adolescent, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, and other units within the facility, excluding the Pediatric Emergency Department
Orientation Process
- New Employee Orientation (NEO)
- Two-day departmental orientation
Work Schedule
- Weekend rotation every other weekend
- No on-call duties required
- Holiday coverage expected for approximately 75% of holidays
- Return to Origin (RTO) is not mandatory
- Shift hours: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Scheduling cycle repeats every 6 weeks
Additional Details
- Scrub color: Royal blue; pediatric-appropriate scrub tops permitted
- Free parking available
- Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, support, family-centered care, professional development, education, and safety