Travel Oncology RN - $2,084 per week

TotalMed RN; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking an Oncology travel nurse RN for a 13-week assignment in Springfield, Illinois. This travel opportunity requires 1-2 years of acute care experience and a BLS certification.

As an Oncology Travel Nurse, you will administer chemotherapy under physician direction, monitor patient progress, educate families, and coordinate treatment plans. You should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. The role offers a dedicated travel stipend and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required
• 1 year acute care experience required
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate treatment plans.
• Provide patient education and treatment tracking.
• Be a reliable source of comfort and support for cancer patients and their families.
• Attend to a great number of details while working under pressure.
• Implement best practice treatment protocols in a variety of settings.

Skills

BLS

Acute care experience

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

OncologyDiscipline:

RNDuration:

13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:

11 hours, daysEmployment Type:

Travel

We're looking for Oncology RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Springfield, IL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As an Oncology RN, you'll provide top-level care for critically or chronically ill cancer patients. Under direction from a physician, you may administer chemotherapy, implement new methods of symptom treatment, and monitor patients' progress. Oncology Travel Nurses are crucial in creating a supportive care environment. A large portion of this important job is educating cancer patients about treatment options and procedures.

As an Oncology Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:Coordinate treatment plans.Provide patient education and treatment tracking.Be a reliable source of comfort and support for cancer patients and their families.Attend to a great number of details while working under pressure.Implement best practice treatment protocols in a variety of settings.Oncology Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Oncology RNs may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements*

BLS, 1 Year* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1488356. Pay package is based on 11 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Oncology - Oncology RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

Benefits

Weekly payGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planSick payWellness and fitness programsReferral bonusEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1