TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Columbus, Ohio, 43210!
Job Title: Oncology Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Med Surg/Tele
Duration: 16 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30)
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Med Surg/Tele nursing
License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Must-Have: Proficiency in chemotherapy administration and telemetry nursing
Description:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Oncology Nurse to join our team.
The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive care to adult and geriatric patients diagnosed with various cancers.
Our unit specializes in providing treatments such as chemotherapy, clinical trials, brachytherapy, and CBI.
There is a heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls management.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct patient care to patients with cancer diagnoses, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
Administer chemotherapy treatments and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
Participate in clinical trials and assist in data collection and documentation.
Perform specialized procedures such as brachytherapy and neobladder care.
Implement infection prevention protocols and ensure a safe environment for patients.
Monitor telemetry readings, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient conditions.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and utilize rapid response teams as needed.
Perform feeding tube care and management, including IV therapy, blood product administration, and central line maintenance.
Utilize computerized charting systems to accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Med Surg/Tele nursing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Proficiency in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing.
Experience in oncology-specific procedures such as chemotherapy administration and brachytherapy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Preferred certification in Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy.
Schedule:
Staffing ratios aim for 1:4 but may be adjusted based on unit needs.
Weekends are variable based on unit needs.
No set or blocked scheduling requests.
Required Reference:
Two professional references are required.
At least one reference must be from a supervisor or someone in a formal leadership capacity.
Coworker references are not accepted.
Hard Stop:
Acute care experience must be current and consistent within the last 12 months.
This experience must be in the specialty with which the candidate is applying.
Candidates must meet this baseline requirement.
Travel Compliance:
All candidates must be made aware of the urgency of completing credentialing processes.
Candidates must complete necessary procedures as soon as they sign the contract.
Education:
Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.