Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30)
Experience: 1 year required, 5 years preferred
License: Must have an active nursing license
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, Chemo Certification
Must-Have:
BMT or Stem Cell experience is a significant plus.
First-time travelers with a robust background will be considered.
Experience with Pyxis medication system and EPIC documentation is required.
Description:
We are seeking an ICU Registered Nurse for a startup program.
The position involves working 3x12-hour night shifts from 19:00 to 07:30.
Candidates should have experience in stem cell therapy.
Initial patient volume will be low, and we are looking for individuals to share their expertise and assist existing staff in learning.
Floating to the Intermediate Care Unit may be required based on background.
Weekend shifts are required, with a minimum of every other weekend.
The role includes communication using SBAR and collaboration with various provider support teams, including pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, and rapid response teams.
Provider coverage includes intensivists, CRNAs, hospitalists, and NPs.
Experience in administering bone marrow, managing graft rejection, and handling graft-versus-host disease is necessary.
Candidates must be proficient in administering chemotherapy, monitoring chemotherapy, and recognizing abnormal lab values.
Skills in accessing ports, managing central lines, and administering blood and blood products are essential.
The ideal candidate should provide patient and family education, handle complications like sepsis, and understand isolation and neutropenic precautions.
Additional preferred skills include experience in outpatient oncology and advanced directives.