TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Oncology RN in Saint Louis, Missouri, 63110!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Oncology
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year required
License: MO or Compact State License required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, Chemotherapy Certification (ONS/ONCC) required
Must-Have:
- Oncology experience required
- Administration of chemotherapy
- Accessing and managing ports
- Administration of blood and blood products
- Central line blood draw and care
- PICC line care
- Starting and maintaining IVs
- Administering antibiotics and antiemetics
- Foley catheter insertion and management
- Isolation precautions
- Telemetry interpretation and monitoring
Description:
This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in oncology.
Experience in Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) oncology is required.
Candidates must be able to interpret and manage dysrhythmias.
Floating to other areas within the oncology department is required as needed.
The nurse will work within a staff-to-patient ratio of 4:1 for all shifts.
The average daily census is 30 patients across 32 beds.
Candidates must have certification in chemotherapy administration.
Every other weekend is required.
Interdisciplinary support services include IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy among others.
Nurses will be caring for patients with various diagnoses including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
Special procedures include administering chemotherapy and performing auto stem cell transplants.
Experience in patient education and managing complications related to blood cancers is essential.
All requirements must be completed before starting the assignment.