Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

American Traveler; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler seeks an experienced Oncology RN for an Acute Care, Level I trauma, Magnet-designated hospital in Illinois. The role requires chemotherapy and IV therapy skills and an active IL RN license.

The RN will work day shifts (3x12) with every other weekend, no on-call, and will float within the hospital and nearby affiliates. Prior charge experience and teaching exposure are a plus.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required or in-process
• BLS certification required
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) and OCN preferred
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Chemotherapy skills: IV push, oral, continuous infusion; cytotoxic handling; lab value monitoring
• IV therapy/infusion skills: ports, central line, PICC care, blood products, antifungals, antivirals
• Prior charge experience preferred
• Experience in teaching, community, LTAC, and Level I/II trauma hospital settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Inpatient Oncology unit with 24 rooms/beds and average daily census of 24
• Patient ratio of 1:6-7
• Day shift, 3x12 hours (7:15am-6:45pm)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Care for oncology patients including leukemia, blood dyscrasias, and lymphoma
• Manage chemotherapy side effects such as nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, altered mental status, and dysphagia
• Provide psychosocial support including patient/family education and hospice care as needed
• RTO up to 5 non-holiday days may be approved; additional days require facility approval
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

IV therapy/infusion

Port/Central line care

Cytotoxic handling

Lab value monitoring

Oncology patient care

Psychosocial support

Hospice care support

Charge experience

Education

IL RN License

BLS Certification

Chemotherapy Certification (ONS/ONCC) and OCN

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated hospital, requiring chemotherapy and IV therapy skills.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license in hand or in-process required
• BLS certification required
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) and OCN preferred
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Chemotherapy skills required: administration (IV push, oral, continuous infusion), body fluid handling, cytotoxic spill management/disposal, monitoring, and recognizing/communicating abnormal lab values
• IV therapy/infusion skills required: accessing and managing ports, central line and PICC line care, central line blood draw, starting/maintaining IVs, and administration of blood products, coagulation factors, antifungals, and antivirals
• Prior charge experience preferred
• Experience in teaching, community, LTAC, and Level I/II trauma hospital settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Inpatient Oncology unit with 24 rooms/beds and average daily census of 24
• Patient ratio of 1:6-7
• Day shift, 3x12 hours (7:15am-6:45pm)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Care for oncology patients including those with leukemia, blood dyscrasias, and lymphoma
• Manage chemotherapy symptom side effects such as nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, altered mental status, and dysphagia
• Provide psychosocial support including patient/family education and hospice care as needed
• Scrubs must be any solid color
• Facility is an Acute Care, Level I trauma, Magnet-designated hospital
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO of up to 5 non-holiday days may be approved; additional days require facility approval
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs