TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Infusion RN in New Haven, Connecticut, 06510!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Outpatient Clinic Infusion
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 8 Hours (08:00 - 16:30)
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a similar specialty
License: Current nursing license required
Certifications: BLS, Chemotherapy Certification, OCN preferred
Must-Have: IV skills, chemotherapy administration experience
Description:
Monday through Friday schedule from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
4x10 hour shifts (8 AM to 6:30 PM) may also be accepted.
Infusion ratio is 1:7-8.
Minimum of 2 years of experience is required; first-time travelers are welcome.
BLS certification is required.
Floating within departments is necessary.
Chemotherapy administration certification is required.
Triage experience is preferred.
Scrub color is royal blue.
Charting is completed in Epic.
Patient demographics include adults and geriatrics.
Daily census is approximately 80 patients.
This is a solid tumor medical oncology chemotherapy infusion unit.
Patient diagnoses include breast cancer, gynecological oncology, melanoma, skin and kidney cancer, gastrointestinal sarcoma, neuro-oncology, head and neck cancers, and lung cancers.
Special procedures may include the use of radiopharmaceuticals and research patients for clinical trials.
Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy.
Skills required include AED use, blood glucose monitoring, dressing changes, infusion administration, obtaining vital signs, patient teaching, and venipuncture.