Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,041 per week in Bismarck, ND

Job Title: Medsurg/Onc RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Oncology experience preferred, especially with chemotherapy administration - Experience with tracheostomy care and BiPAP preferred, but not required - Ability to titrate drips Description: The department is focused on medical-surgical and oncology patient care. Common diagnoses include strokes, hypertension, COPD, cellulitis, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, chest pain, myocardial infarction, acute mental status changes, and surgical overflow patients.

Job Title: Medsurg/Onc RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Oncology experience preferred, especially with chemotherapy administration - Experience with tracheostomy care and BiPAP preferred, but not required - Ability to titrate drips Description: The department is focused on medical-surgical and oncology patient care. The unit consists of 31 beds. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5 during the day and 1:5-6 at night. Common diagnoses include strokes, hypertension, COPD, cellulitis, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, chest pain, myocardial infarction, acute mental status changes, and surgical overflow patients. Oncology patients are core to this unit. Registered Nurses are required to titrate certain drips, including Lasix and Heparin. There is a Charge Nurse on each shift who acts as a resource and may take an assignment as needed. Patient care technicians are available, with a ratio of 1:8 on the unit. Registered Nurses are expected to troubleshoot equipment such as BiPAP, trach, and high flow oxygen, but are not required to read or interpret telemetry strips. Telemetry and monitor technicians are present to assist. Shifts run from 0700 to 1930 and 1900 to 0730. The manager handles scheduling, and block scheduling may be considered if unit needs are met. Weekend work is required every other week, and holiday shifts are as needed. There is no call or standby requirement. Registered Nurses may float to other medical-surgical units as necessary. Scrub color is not specified and scrubs are not provided. Orientation consists of 1-2 shifts on the floor. The unit has a strong culture of teamwork and a supportive environment.