Travel RN - Med​/Surg - Oncology - Chemo Certified

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an Oncology Chemo Certified unit requiring active Chemo (ONS/ONCC) certification and a Maryland or Compact RN license.

• Active Maryland RN license or Compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of current, relevant nursing experience required
• Chemo (ONS/ONCC) certification required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Meditech charting experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy/infusions, port access and management, central line and PICC line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies including tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression
• Experience with chemotherapy administration, continuous infusion, oral administration, and body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
• Experience with symptom management including nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, altered mental status, and skin/mucous membrane alterations
• Experience administering antibiotics, antiemetics, and corticosteroids
• Experience caring for patients with brain, breast, lung, multiple myeloma, and pancreatic cancers
• Skills in isolation precautions/PPE, neutropenic precautions, phlebotomy, wound care, and tracheostomy care preferred
• Post-surgical care experience
• Proof of residency required matching candidate's licensure

• Inpatient oncology unit with 12 patient beds specializing in Oncology, Thoracic and Bariatric surgery
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Rotating holidays and weekends required
• Block scheduling not available
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required as needed to Med/Surg/Tele units
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Utilizes Meditech charting system
• Performs chemotherapy administration and chest tube care and management
• Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care including chemotherapy administration and management of oncologic emergencies
• Support patients undergoing thoracic and bariatric surgery in addition to oncology care
• Deliver psychosocial care including patient/family education, advanced directives, and hospice care support
• Manage pain through IV push narcotic administration, PCA pump management, and transdermal patch application
• Must work two of the three winter holidays
• Facility is a smoke-free environment
• First-time travelers will be considered based on experience
• No radius rule for this facility, with the same rate applying to local travelers
• RTO must be submitted with application and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Non-billable online training modules required prior to start, averaging 4-5 hours and completed no later than one week before start

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts