Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel RN

Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team in providing exceptional care to patients diagnosed with acute leukemia and requiring hematology services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in oncology nursing and will thrive in a dynamic medical environment focused on critical patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adults and geriatric patients with newly diagnosed acute leukemia.
• Administer a high volume of blood products, IV antibiotics, and electrolytes, adhering to strict infection prevention protocols.
• Monitor patient conditions and interpret telemetry data, including dysrhythmias, to deliver timely interventions.
• Utilize Rapid Response Teams effectively for critical patient situations.
• Manage feeding tubes, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/PICC line management.
• Implement patient falls prevention strategies while delivering compassionate care.

• Minimum of two years of total nursing experience, including at least one year in inpatient hematology oncology.
• Certification in Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) for chemotherapy administration is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are mandatory.
• Experience with computerized charting systems, specifically EPIC, is preferred.

This position offers a 12-hour rotating schedule, which may include both day and night shifts based on departmental needs. Staffing ratios primarily aim for a 1:4 ratio, with variability during busy periods. Please note that weekend shifts may be required based on unit demands.

Preferred Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Ability to start IVs and manage peripheral lines
• Experience with patients undergoing chemotherapy and hematological treatments

Parking options are available through designated permits at varying costs, with details provided upon hiring. Refund information for parking permits will also be discussed at that time.