Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology - Chemo Certified

American Traveler, LLC.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursements

Licensure Reimbursement

Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Oncology Chemo Certified unit in Maryland. Active Maryland or Compact RN license, plus 2 years of relevant nursing experience, BLS and NIHSS are required at submission. Chemo certification (ONS/ONCC) is also required.

The role features a 3x12 night shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with holidays, weekends, and floating to Med/Surg/Tele as needed. Comprehensive oncology care and patient education are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland RN license or Compact RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of current, relevant nursing experience.
• Chemo (ONS/ONCC) certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• NIHSS certification required.
• Meditech charting experience preferred.
• Community hospital experience preferred.
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.
• Experience with IV therapy/infusions, port access, central lines and PICC care, IV starts.
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies including tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression.
• Chemotherapy administration, continuous infusion, oral administration, and body fluid handling post-chemo.
• Symptom management including nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, altered mental status, skin/mucous membrane alterations.
• Administer antibiotics, antiemetics, and corticosteroids.
• Care for brain, breast, lung, multiple myeloma, and pancreatic cancers.
• Skills in isolation precautions/PPE, neutropenic precautions, phlebotomy, wound care, and tracheostomy care.
• Post-surgical care experience.
• Proof of residency matching licensure.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient oncology unit with 12 beds specializing in Oncology, Thoracic and Bariatric surgery.
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM).
• Rotating holidays and weekends required.
• Block scheduling not available.
• No on-call requirements.
• Floating required to Med/Surg/Tele units as needed.
• Patient ratio of 1:5.
• Utilizes Meditech charting system.
• Performs chemotherapy administration and chest tube care and management.
• Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care including chemotherapy administration and management of oncologic emergencies.
• Support patients undergoing thoracic and bariatric surgery in addition to oncology care.
• Deliver psychosocial care including patient/family education, advanced directives, and hospice care support.
• Manage pain through IV push narcotic administration, PCA pump management, and transdermal patch application.
• Must work two of the three winter holidays.
• Facility is a smoke-free environment.
• First-time travelers will be considered based on experience.
• No radius rule for this facility, with the same rate applying to local travelers.
• RTO must be submitted with application and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Non-billable online training modules required prior to start, averaging 4-5 hours and completed no later than one week before start.

Skills

Critical care experience

Oncology nursing

IV therapy & line care

Chemotherapy administration

Patient education

Nursing leadership

Education

Maryland RN license

Compact RN license

ONCC/ONS chemo certification

Tools

Meditech

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an Oncology Chemo Certified unit requiring active Chemo (ONS/ONCC) certification and a Maryland or Compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active Maryland RN license or Compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of current, relevant nursing experience required
• Chemo (ONS/ONCC) certification required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Meditech charting experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy/infusions, port access and management, central line and PICC line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies including tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression
• Experience with chemotherapy administration, continuous infusion, oral administration, and body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
• Experience with symptom management including nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, altered mental status, and skin/mucous membrane alterations
• Experience administering antibiotics, antiemetics, and corticosteroids
• Experience caring for patients with brain, breast, lung, multiple myeloma, and pancreatic cancers
• Skills in isolation precautions/PPE, neutropenic precautions, phlebotomy, wound care, and tracheostomy care preferred
• Post-surgical care experience
• Proof of residency required matching candidate's licensure

Responsibilities

• Inpatient oncology unit with 12 patient beds specializing in Oncology, Thoracic and Bariatric surgery
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Rotating holidays and weekends required
• Block scheduling not available
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required as needed to Med/Surg/Tele units
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Utilizes Meditech charting system
• Performs chemotherapy administration and chest tube care and management
• Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care including chemotherapy administration and management of oncologic emergencies
• Support patients undergoing thoracic and bariatric surgery in addition to oncology care
• Deliver psychosocial care including patient/family education, advanced directives, and hospice care support
• Manage pain through IV push narcotic administration, PCA pump management, and transdermal patch application
• Must work two of the three winter holidays
• Facility is a smoke-free environment
• First-time travelers will be considered based on experience
• No radius rule for this facility, with the same rate applying to local travelers
• RTO must be submitted with application and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Non-billable online training modules required prior to start, averaging 4-5 hours and completed no later than one week before start

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