Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $1,740 per week

Company: University Hospital
Location: Jackson
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• BLS certification is required to apply.
• ACLS is required for charge RNs.
  • Job Details
  • MedSurg 5 South (Hem/Onc) CC10327 position available in Jackson, MS.
  • University Hospital (MS) is seeking nursing staff for this role.
    • Job Requirements
    • BLS certification is a must.
    • Oncology certification is not required but experience is preferred.
    • Must be comfortable administering CHEMO, with an opportunity to learn from the manager.
    • Level 1 trauma experience is needed.
    • Experience in a larger facility with high acuity patients is essential.
    • Must be comfortable with lines, chest tubes, and managing hem/onc patients.
      • Schedule Information
      • This is a 13-week contract.
      • Shifts are 12 hours long, either from 7a-7p or 7p-7a.
      • Managers will try to accommodate block scheduling when possible.
      • Weekend requirement is every other or 2 weekends per month.
      • Holiday rotations will be integrated with regular staff schedules.
      • There is no call or standby requirement.
        • Unit Specific Information
        • The Nurse to Patient ratios is typically 1:5 or up to 1:6.
        • Common diagnoses include hem/onc and chemo patients.
        • Experience with heparin and amio drips is preferred.
        • Every unit has tele capability and central monitoring stations are available.
        • Charge nurses may take a full patient load if necessary.
        • All MedSurg units require the RNs to float within their skill set, with higher acuity patients assigned to core staff.
        • Educator and manager available for each unit, smaller units share these roles.
        • Nurse aids are present on all units.
          • Additional Details
          • A 50-mile radius rule applies for travelers.
          • Local candidates accepted at a local rate.
          • A fingerprint requirement must be completed in advance.

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