Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,346 per week in Tacoma, WA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Days Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience License: Required Certifications: BLS required; Chemotherapy certification preferred Must-Have: Oncology experience is required. Respiratory therapists manage equipment like CPAP and BiPAP, while nurses administer nebulizer treatments and perform suctioning.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Days Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience License: Required Certifications: BLS required; Chemotherapy certification preferred Must-Have: Oncology experience is required. Candidates must pass a dysrhythmia exam during onboarding. Description: This position involves working in a telemetry unit serving oncology and medical-surgical patients. The unit consists of 28 beds, with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5. Candidates will be required to read and interpret telemetry strips. Experience with drips such as Heparin and Cardizem is essential. Charge nurses are present on each shift but typically do not take patients. Certified Nursing Assistants work 8-hour shifts, supporting nursing staff across the unit. Respiratory therapists manage equipment like CPAP and BiPAP, while nurses administer nebulizer treatments and perform suctioning. Floating within the Medical-Surgical/Telemetry service line will be required. Teamwork is essential; candidates should be prepared to share best practices and support their colleagues. Candidates must have experience with central lines and ports, including accessing and changing sterile dressings.