| Location | Winston-Salem, NC |
TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Unit: Pediatric Oncology/Hematology
Clinical- Manager to conduct final interview
Required Licensure & Certifications:
PA: BLS, PALS preferred
PHO: BLS, PALS preferred, APHON required chemo certification required
Skills required: Central line management, chemo administration, strong pediatric assessment and critical thinking.
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Leukemia, solid tumors, sickle cell crisis, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, behavioral health overlay, general adolescent medicine
Patient Ratios:
Peds Hem/Oncology - 1: 3-4
Peds Adolescent Medicine – 1:4-5
CNA: 1:6-16
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: Epic
IV Pump: Alaris
Med dispensing: Omnicell
Support within the Department:
CNA: vital signs, ADL, safety rounding, I&Os
Receptionist/HUC
Charge nurse
Phlebotomy
IV/VAT Team - for difficult peripheral access
Resource Nurse: availability varies
RT, 24/7
Hospitalist, 24/7
Intensivist, 24/7
Bedside telemetry monitoring, no Tele tech is available.
About Facility:
1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
885 licensed beds
Level 1 Trauma Designation
Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
Chest Pain Center
Stroke Center
Unit Information:
Beds: 16 on PHO and 16 on PA
Average 14-32 patients per day
Minimum Years of Experience required?
PHO: 1 year in Pediatric hem/oncology acute care
PA: 1 year in pediatric acute care
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, with a strong pediatric background
Floating: If yes, where? Will work routinely between PA and PHO and other units in Brenner except Peds ED.
Other notes:
Scrub Color: Royal blue, can wear pediatric appropriate scrub top
Parking: Free
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.