Travel Nurse RN - Oncology in Wilmington, NC

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Oncology Job Specialty: Oncology Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift, 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15) Guaranteed Hours: Not specified Experience: Minimum of 1 year; First-time travelers accepted License: NC or Compact License pending is acceptable, but required by start date Certifications: - Chemotherapy Administration Certification (required prior to start) - Basic Life Support (BLS) - Preferred: Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Charge Nurse experience Must-Have: - Experience administering chemotherapy - Experience in an inpatient setting Job Description: - Work with oncology and medical-surgical patients in a unit with high acuity adults and geriatrics. - Target patient ratios of 1:6-7. - Participate in orientation, consisting of 24 hours (2 shifts). - Required to float to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatients holding, such as the emergency department. - Every other weekend work is required. - Mandatory participation in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters. - Work with a primary patient population consisting of general medical-surgical diagnosis. - Capable of managing conditions such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) with insulin drip, acute kidney injury (AKI), sepsis, malignant neoplasms, and other complex diagnoses. - Administer chemotherapy/biotherapy through various delivery methods including IV, PO, or injection. - Utilize unit systems for medication, documentation, and communication: PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR. - Follow dress code of navy blue and white scrubs. - Complete all required modules prior to start (approximately 8-10 hours for acute roles). Additional Requirements: - Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty. - COVID-19 vaccine not required; Flu vaccine required, with exemptions for medical or religious reasons only. - Compliance testing must be completed within 48 hours after signing the contract. - Candidates need flexibility for floating and comfort working in different units based on skill set and patient census needs. - Adherence to the fatigue policy, preventing work beyond 5 consecutive days or more than 60 hours in a week.

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