Maintain a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio within a specialized oncology unit, including a 7-bed positive pressure wing for BMT and acute leukemia patients. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care to a hematology, medical oncology, bone marrow transplant (BMT), and gynecologic and surgical oncology population.
Numbers & Facts
Location
New Orleans, LA
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Oncology
Location
New Orleans, LA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days (3x12 Hours, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Coverage Required
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care to a hematology, medical oncology, bone marrow transplant (BMT), and gynecologic and surgical oncology population
Maintain a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio within a specialized oncology unit, including a 7-bed positive pressure wing for BMT and acute leukemia patients
Administer medications using barcode medication administration and Alaris IV pumps integrated with Epic
Assist with or support bedside CVC placements and bone marrow biopsies
Operate unit equipment including Alaris feeding pumps and SCD machines
Float to other units as required per facility policy
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submittal
Minimum 2 years of experience in oncology nursing
Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA required)
Proficiency with Epic EMR
Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility address (as indicated on driver's license)
NURSYS report required and must be current within 4 weeks of submission date
Preferred Experience / Skills
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification preferred
Prior experience with BMT, acute leukemia, or hematology patient populations
Experience with Alaris IV pump systems in an Epic-integrated environment
Why Join Us
First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to gain specialized oncology experience in a structured and supportive environment
Orientation is held five days a week with billable modules completed during orientation hours