Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

American Traveler; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Day 1 Options

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, LLC. is seeking an experienced Oncology RN for a night shift at a Level II Trauma Center affiliated with Yale New Haven Health System. Active CT or Compact RN license and chemotherapy certification are required.

Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy, managing central lines, and caring for patients with multiple cancer diagnoses. The role involves 4x12 hour night shifts, with potential weekend coverage and travel housing support.

Qualifications

• Active RN license CT or Compact required.
• BLS, NIHSS, and Chemotherapy certifications required.
• ONS certification required; OC N preferred.
• Minimum 2 years oncology nursing experience; 1.5 years with Level I trauma or travel experience considered.
• EPIC charting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy and biotherapy; monitor side effects and complications.
• Provide patient and family education and psychosocial support.
• Manage oncologic emergencies and abnormal lab values.
• Inpatient oncology unit within a Level II Trauma Center (Yale New Haven Health System).
• Night shift schedule: 4x12 hours (7:00 PM–7:30 AM); patient ratio 4–5 per nurse.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Chemotherapy administration

Port access/management

Central line care

Night shift readiness

BLS

NIHSS

Education

RN license (CT or Compact)

Chemotherapy certification

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center requiring chemotherapy certification and CT/compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active RN license (CT or Compact) required
• BLS, NIHSS, and Chemotherapy (ONS/ONCC) certifications required
• OCN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience required (1.5 years considered with Level I trauma or travel experience)
• EPIC charting experience required
• ONS certification required with no exceptions
• Experience with chemotherapy administration, port access/management, and central line care
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies such as tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, and sepsis
• Experience caring for patients with various cancer diagnoses including breast, lung, colorectal, and leukemia/blood dyscrasias
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• One professional reference required

Responsibilities

• Inpatient oncology unit within a short-term acute care hospital with 426 staffed beds
• Level II Trauma Center that is part of the Yale New Haven Health System
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Patient ratio of 4-5 patients per nurse
• Required to work every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Float to other Med/Surg units as needed
• EPIC charting system required
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking provided
• Administer chemotherapy and biotherapy treatments and monitor for side effects and complications
• Provide patient and family education and psychosocial support
• Manage oncologic emergencies and recognize abnormal lab values
• Perform wound care, colostomy/ileostomy management, and isolation/neutropenic precautions
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID-19 vaccine and booster required with religious or medical exemptions only
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the hospital
• Previous staff must be separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 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