Travel Oncology RN - $2,086 per week

TotalMed RN; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed RN in Saint Louis, Missouri is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing assignment. The role focuses on infusion therapy and PICC line management, with a 13-week duration, 40 hours per week, and 8-hour day shifts.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, PICC insertion and care, IV administration, monitoring, and education. Requires 1+ year infusion RN experience and BLS; state licensure eligibility may apply. Travel experience preferred.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as an RN in infusion settings.
• BLS certification required and state licensure eligibility.
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine the need for infusion therapy or PICC placement.
• Insert, maintain, and care for PICC lines and other central venous devices with safety.
• Administer IV medications and fluids with proper infusion techniques.
• Monitor patient responses during and after infusions and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on PICC care and infusion therapy at home.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate care and ensure continuity.

Skills

Infusion care

PICC care

Patient education

IV medications

Infection control

Education

BLS certification

State licensure eligibility

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

As an RN Infusion/PICC Nurse, you will provide specialized nursing care to patients requiring infusion therapyand/or PICC line management. With a focus on patient safety, comfort, and education, you will play a key role inmanaging complex therapies such as intravenous (IV) infusions, chemotherapy, and long-term antibiotic therapy.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine the need for infusion therapy or PICC placement
• Insert, maintain, and care for PICC lines and other central venous access devices, ensuring patient safetyand minimizing complications
• Administer IV medications, fluids, and other treatments as prescribed, ensuring proper techniques forinfusions and monitoring patient response
• Monitor patient responses during and after infusions, adjusting care plans as needed based on clinicalprogress or side effects
• Provide patient and family education on PICC care, infusion therapy, and managing potential complicationsat home
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate care, manage patient symptoms, and ensure continuityof care across settings
• Assess for and prevent complications related to infusion therapy, including infection, document all nursinginterventions, patient responses, and care plans in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance withhealthcare regulations and best practices
• Ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal ofequipment
• Manage a caseload of patients, ensuring timely visits and updates while maintaining quality and patientsatisfaction

The ideal candidate must have at least one year of experience as an RN in an infusion setting. Additionally, theyshould possess a current BLS certification and be eligible for State licensure. Additional certifications may berequired.

Infusion RNs should be able to stand or walk for long periods and must be able to bend, stoop, and lift with properbody mechanics. Infusion RNs should be autonomous, organized, and compassionate with excellent interpersonalskills.

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

TotalMed RN Job ID #1492342. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Infusion-PICC - Infusion-PICC 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.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1