Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

The Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide exceptional care to patients undergoing chemotherapy. This specialized unit requires professionals who are either certified in chemotherapy administration or are willing to obtain certification. The unit primarily cares for patients dealing with various medical-surgical diagnoses, including oncology-related conditions.

Job Details

• Shift: Night shifts, 3×12 hours (18:45 – 07:15)
• Contract Duration: Long-term contracts (13-26 weeks) available
• Call Requirement: Possible on prescheduled shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May be required to float to similar units or alternate care locations
• Patient Ratios: 1:6

Qualifications

• Active BLS certification required
• ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration certification preferred; candidates must be willing to obtain this certification before or during the assignment
• A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in an inpatient setting is required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Skills Required

Candidates should have experience and skills in the following areas:

• Medical/Surgical nursing
• Colostomy care
• Accessing ports
• Blood product administration
• Central line blood draw
• PICC line management
• Management of intravenous therapies, including Heparin and Insulin
• Care of surgical drains and chest tubes
• Nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management
• Adherence to isolation precautions
• Wound care, including use of wound vacs

Patient Diagnoses

The nurse will care for patients with a variety of diagnoses, including, but not limited to:

• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
• Sepsis
• Cancer
• Septic shock
• Pain management
• Overdoses
• Malignant neoplasms
• Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF)
• Encephalopathy
• Failure to Thrive (FTT)
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Management of Heparin drips

Special Procedures & Unit Details

During times of increased patient volume, nurses may observe a higher ratio of patients. The contract staff will be equally assigned to ensure adequate patient coverage alongside the permanent nursing staff. Attendance at monthly staff meetings is mandatory.

Unit Systems

Familiarity with the following systems is essential:

• PYXIS
• EPIC
• SBAR communication protocol

Orientation

An orientation period of 24 hours, equivalent to 2 shifts, is required for all new hires.

Uniforms

Staff are required to wear navy blue and white scrubs as part of the dress code.

Additional Notes

Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty. Local candidates are also accepted at local rates.