Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

American Traveler

Bowling Green (KY)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 103,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Medical Surgical Oncology RN with chemotherapy administration experience for a 6-week night shift contract in Kentucky. Candidates must hold a KY or compact RN license, BLS, and ONS/ONCC chemotherapy certification (may obtain after starting).

Minimum 2 years of RN experience and charge experience are required. The role involves inpatient care across multiple cancer diagnoses, administering chemotherapy, managing side effects, and responding to oncologic

Qualifications

Active KY RN license or Compact RN license required.
BLS certification required.
ONS/ONCC chemotherapy certification required (may obtain after starting).
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
Charge experience required.
Chemotherapy administration experience required.
Experience with biotherapy and active immunotherapy.
Experience managing oncologic emergencies (ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, spinal cord compression).
Experience with central line, PICC line, and port access and care.
Experience starting and maintaining IVs.
Experience with blood and blood product administration.
Pain management experience including IV push narcotics and PCA pump management.
Experience with symptom management for oncology patients.
Knowledge of radiation therapy and safety precautions.
Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred.
AHA-issued certifications only accepted.
No flu vaccine exemptions permitted.

Responsibilities

Inpatient Medical Surgical Oncology unit.
Patient ratio of 1:6.
Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts.
Every other weekend required.
Floating within scope required to meet facility needs.
Block scheduling accommodated when allowed.
On-call not typically required, though occasional scheduled on-call possible.
Meditech EMR experience preferred.
Facility undergoing EPIC conversion during this assignment.
Provide direct inpatient care to oncology patients across a wide range of cancer diagnoses including breast, lung, colorectal, leukemia, lymphoma, and others.
Administer chemotherapy and manage associated side effects, cytotoxic spill protocols, and body fluid handling.
Monitor for and manage oncologic emergencies and abnormal lab values.
Provide psychosocial support including advance directive discussions, hospice care, and patient/family education.
Perform wound care, tracheostomy care, chest tube management, and other professional nursing skills as needed.
Must work the weeks of scheduled holidays.
First-time travelers accepted with strong oncology and chemotherapy experience.
Local candidates are not accepted within the 65-mile radius.
Pending license not accepted.
Candidates with open or pending background or license issues will not be considered.
On-site drug screening may be required at the start of the assignment.

Skills

KY/Compact RN license

BLS certification

Chemotherapy administration

Biotherapy and immunotherapy

Oncologic emergencies management

Central line / PICC / port care

IV starts

Blood product administration

Pain management (IV push, PCA)

Symptom management in oncology

Radiation therapy knowledge and safety

Teaching hospital experience

AHA certifications

Tools

Meditech

EPIC

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Medical Surgical Oncology RN with chemotherapy administration experience for a 6-week night shift contract requiring a KY or compact RN license.

Requirements

Active KY RN license or Compact RN license required
BLS certification required
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy certification required (may obtain after starting)
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Previous charge experience required
Chemotherapy administration experience required
Experience with biotherapy and active immunotherapy
Experience managing oncologic emergencies (ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, spinal cord compression)
Experience with central line, PICC line, and port access and care
Experience starting and maintaining IVs
Experience with blood and blood product administration
Pain management experience including IV push narcotics and PCA pump management
Experience with symptom management for oncology patients
Knowledge of radiation therapy and safety precautions
Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
AHA-issued certifications only accepted
No flu vaccine exemptions permitted

Responsibilities

Inpatient Medical Surgical Oncology unit
Patient ratio of 1:6
Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
Every other weekend required
Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
Block scheduling accommodated when allowed
On-call not typically required, though occasional scheduled on-call possible
Meditech EMR experience preferred
Facility undergoing EPIC conversion during this assignment
Provide direct inpatient care to oncology patients across a wide range of cancer diagnoses including breast, lung, colorectal, leukemia, lymphoma, and others
Administer chemotherapy and manage associated side effects, cytotoxic spill protocols, and body fluid handling
Monitor for and manage oncologic emergencies and abnormal lab valuesProvide psychosocial support including advance directive discussions, hospice care, and patient/family education
Perform wound care, tracheostomy care, chest tube management, and other professional nursing skills as needed
Must work the weeks of scheduled holidays
First-time travelers accepted with strong oncology and chemotherapy experience
Local candidates are not accepted within the 65-mile radius
Pending license not accepted
Candidates with open or pending background or license issues will not be considered
On-site drug screening may be required at the start of the assignment