Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,401 per week in Norfolk, VA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Pediatric Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Any 3 × 12-hour shifts Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 18 months of experience in an acute and chronic care setting; solid oncology experience License: Current RN license Certifications: APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Status, PALS, BLS certification, current flu vaccine required Must-Have: Flu vaccination during flu season, no exceptions Description: All clinicians must have a current flu vaccine. Most Hematology/Oncology patients are assigned a 3:1 patient-to-nurse ratio, which may fluctuate to 4:1 with med/surg patients.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Pediatric Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Any 3 × 12-hour shifts Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 18 months of experience in an acute and chronic care setting; solid oncology experience License: Current RN license Certifications: APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Status, PALS, BLS certification, current flu vaccine required Must-Have: Flu vaccination during flu season, no exceptions Description: All clinicians must have a current flu vaccine. No exceptions will be made for individuals without a flu vaccination during flu season. This position requires administering chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and oncology treatments. Registered Nurses will assess patient conditions and manage side effects. Emotional support will be offered to patients and their families. Candidates should demonstrate appropriate prioritization skills in a fast-paced setting. The inpatient Hematology/Oncology unit includes a 16-bed capacity. Most Hematology/Oncology patients are assigned a 3:1 patient-to-nurse ratio, which may fluctuate to 4:1 with med/surg patients. There will be a charge RN without a patient assignment for every shift. A team lead RN without a patient assignment will assist with double checks, high alert drugs, procedures, and transporting patients. Nursing Care Partners will provide nursing assistant tasks.