Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position caring for oncology patients on a rotating day and night shift, requiring an active OH or compact license and 2 years of experience.

Job Details

• Work on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit with a focus on adult and geriatric oncology patients,

• Patient population includes individuals diagnosed with various solid tumor cancers and those undergoing antineoplastic chemotherapy,

• Staffing ratios are generally 1:4 with a maximum of 1:5 patients per nurse,

• Care also provided for patients with med/surg conditions alongside oncology diagnoses,

• Heavy emphasis on infection prevention and patient fall protocols,

• Use of telemetry monitoring equipment for patient care,

• EPIC EMR system is used on the unit,

• Day and night 12-hour shifts required, with rotating schedule based on unit needs,

• Floating required to other Med/Surg Oncology units as needed,

• Self-scheduling with requests reviewed prior to final schedule posting,

• Weekends are required on a variable basis depending on unit needs,

• Orientation includes a week of Mon-Fri day shift followed by 36 hours of on-unit precepted orientation,

Job Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration,

• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program,

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience,

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required,

• Telemetry interpretation and monitoring skills required,

• Ability to care for adult and geriatric oncology patient populations,

• EPIC charting experience preferred,

• Previous travel RN experience preferred but not required,

• ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred,

• Two professional references required, one from a supervisor or manager,

• Must have been separated from previous employment at this health system for at least 6 months for eligibility as a traveler,

• Former employees eligible after a 6-month break; current employees not eligible to apply as travelers,

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include caring for oncology patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, and end of life care,

• Strong emphasis on following infection prevention protocols and reducing patient falls,

• First-time travelers will be considered,

• All RTO (requested time off) must be submitted with initial application and will be built into the contract,

• Dress code requirements to be provided during onboarding,

• Must promptly complete OH fingerprinting process after offer acceptance,

• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers,

• Holiday coverage may be required based on unit needs,

• Successful candidates will work collaboratively with an experienced interdisciplinary team,