Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical Surgical Oncology
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required
License: Current RN License required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; ONS chemo/bio certification preferred
Must-Have:
- IV start experience
- Strong patient assessment skills
- Excellent communication skills
Description:
Inpatient medical surgical oncology RN position available.
Oncology experience is preferred but not required.
The position requires availability for 3x12 or 4x12 shifts on nights, weekdays, and every other weekend.
Contract length is 13 weeks, with the possibility of extension.
Certifications required include BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, with ONS chemotherapy/bio certification preferred.
The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:5-6.
Skills required include IV start, patient assessment, and management of chemotherapy administration.
The unit includes adult and geriatric patient populations.
Interdisciplinary support available from various services such as physical therapy and pharmacy.
Candidates should be knowledgeable in handling cytotoxic medications and adept at monitoring chemotherapy side effects.
Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and reliable in attendance.