Seasonal Registered Nurse Bone Marrow Transplant

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare in Austin, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Transplant and Cellular Therapy (TCT) unit. This role supports blood cancer and hematologic patients, with up to 4 patients per shift in an acute care setting.

The seasonal program requires 72 hours per pay period, weekend shifts, and occasional holiday coverage, with compensation described as hourly wages and no guaranteed hours. Experience in acute care preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of acute nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration and management
• Transfusion of blood products
• Evidence based care of patients with central venous access devices
• Administration of autologous transplants, allogeneic transplants, and cellular therapies at the bedside under physician supervision
• Management of toxicities related to oncologic treatments
• Investigational protocol administration and monitoring
• Drain and post‑op management
• Telemetry monitoring
• Strong participation within the interdisciplinary team

Skills

Acute nursing experience

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

As the nation's largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Transplant and Cellular Therapy (TCT) unit at St. David's South Austin Medical Center treats adults facing blood cancer and hematologic disorders in the Central Texas region. Our 24 bed inpatient unit provides stem cell transplants, Car T cell therapy and clinical trials, with a focus on providing exceptional care and cutting edge treatments close to home. In partnership with Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, we are proud to be the only FACT accredited facility in Austin, Texas.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) on the TCT unit you will be responsible for the care of blood and marrow transplant patients, patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders, patients experiencing oncological emergencies, and others meeting admission criteria. Common diagnoses seen include acute leukemia, non hodgkin's lymphoma and multiple myeloma. You will be responsible for a maximum of 4 patients in this acute care setting.

Program Highlights

• The only facility in Austin offering a Very Immunocompromised Program (VIP), which promptly identifies and treats immunocompromised oncology patients arriving in the ER
• Inpatient team that works closely with our Outpatient Cancer Care Clinic
• Specialized educator support for new hires with continued education through the program
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary team, including designated physicians, APPs, social workers, dieticians, chaplains, nurse coordinators, and rehabilitation therapists
• Annual participation in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Fundraiser
• St. David's HealthCare is the Official Healthcare Partner of Austin FC, Austin's first major league team.

In this role you will be asked to provide the following services:

• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration and management
• Transfusion of blood products
• Evidence based care of patients with central venous access devices
• Administration of autologous transplants, allogeneic transplants, and cellular therapies at the bedside under physician supervision
• Management of toxicities related to oncologic treatments
• Investigational protocol administration and monitoring
• Drain and post‑op management
• Telemetry monitoring
• Strong participation within the interdisciplinary team

Job Requirements

• Applicable to all hospitals in the Austin market, unless specifically noted for select facilities.
• All seasonal staff are required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period during the seasonal period. Regardless of start date, seasonal program/assignment ends on March 31, 2027.
• Within a close geography, you may be asked to float to another facility that has an emergent staffing need.
• Four (4) weekend shifts are required each 4 week schedule period.
• During the course of the 32-week period, the employee is required to work two (2) holiday shifts (defined by Department Manager or designee), if holidays fall during their temporary assignment period.
• Seasonal Staff are TEMPORARY status employees and are subject to first call‑off. There are no guaranteed hours by the hospital. Seasonal Staff will not be eligible for benefits.
• Registered Nurses who are in the Seasonal program will have one opportunity to pass the clinical competency evaluation.
• Current FT/PT & PRN employees are not eligible to join the Seasonal program.
• Registered Nurses who join the Seasonal program and have a nursing compact license with a state other than Texas, will not be required to obtain a Texas Compact License while in this TEMPORARY status.
• Active HWS employees or former HWS employees who have worked with HWS in the prior 3 months are not eligible for the seasonal program.
• Shifts may vary based on the needs of the department.

Experience

• 1 year of acute nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) - preferred

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact