TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Oncology RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98405!
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.