RN (Registered Nurse

Job Title

PCU Oncology Registered Nurse (5 North)

Unit Information

Unit Type: PCU Oncology (5 North)

Primary Patient Population:
Adult Oncology PCU and Trauma PCU patients

Number of Beds: 18

Experience Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience required

First-time travelers are accepted

Oncology preferred

Charge nurse experience not required

Certifications

BLS – Required

ACLS – Required

ONS/ONCC – Required or Preferred (current preferred, not required)

Ratios

Days: 1:4-1:5

Nights: 1:4-1:5

Shifts

12-hour shifts

0630a–7:00p

0630p–7:00a

Every other weekend

Self-scheduling - but will balance to the needs of the unit

Floating

Travelers float to other Med/Surg and PCU units

Float assignments remain at the same level of care

Orientation

Two days of unit orientation

Drips & Skills

RNs occasionally titrate Insulin and Cardizem drips

Common drips/medications include:

Chemotherapy

Heparin

Cardizem

Protonix

Respiratory Equipment

High flow

Equipment

EMR:
Epic

IV Pumps:
Alaris

Lyko lifts available in even-numbered rooms with additional lift equipment available

Support Staff

Nursing Assistants

Charge Nurse

PT/OT

RN Case Manager

Social Worker

Educator

Dietitian

Patient Experience

Hourly rounding and bedside shift report is a key patient experience focus.

Team Culture

We look for nurses who genuinely care for patients, come to work with a positive attitude, and embrace teamwork. We care for a very diverse patient population and treat every patient with respect. We care for oncology patients from diagnosis through remission—or provide compassionate end