Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $3,336 per week in New Orleans, LA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty License: Valid nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ONS preferred Must-Have: Epic experience required Description: Please ensure traveler is aware of the following: Upon accepting an assignment and starting your role, your unit manager may assign you to an "Emergency Team." Experience in patient population including Hematology, Medical Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Gynecologic & Surgical Oncology is required.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty License: Valid nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ONS preferred Must-Have: Epic experience required Description: Please ensure traveler is aware of the following: Upon accepting an assignment and starting your role, your unit manager may assign you to an "Emergency Team." There will be an expectation to stay at the facility until after the event passes or be part of the relief team. Specific details pertaining to pay will be relayed on each emergency event, as impacts vary. By signing your travel contract to take a position, you accept this expectation. You will report as assigned by your immediate unit manager if an emergency event were to occur. You should not apply for this role if you are not comfortable with these expectations. Candidates must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Although Halloween is not a paid holiday, some units may require traveler coverage. Holiday assignments are based on departmental needs and fair staff rotation. First-time travelers are welcome. Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4. Experience in patient population including Hematology, Medical Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Gynecologic & Surgical Oncology is required. Unit has a 7-bed positive pressure wing for Bone Marrow Transplant and acute leukemia patients. Bedside CVC placements and bone marrow biopsies are performed on this unit. Familiarity with equipment such as Alaris IV pumps, barcode medication administration, SCD machines, and Alaris feeding pumps is necessary. Administration of chemotherapy, monitoring chemotherapy, and patient/family education and support are essential skills. Isolation precautions and PPE knowledge are required. Candidates must comply with COVID-19 and flu vaccine requirements, with exemptions allowed for medical or religious reasons. Travel experience is preferred, along with previous charge experience. References will be required to obtain clearance to start the contract. This facility does not accept local travelers and requires a minimum distance from the hospital location. Unit staffing and scheduling may vary. Candidates must possess up-to-date NURSYS reports.