American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Oncology Med/Surg assignment requiring at least two years of recent oncology experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in an inpatient oncology unit at a tertiary care hospital
• Primary oncology unit treating all types of cancers in all phases of care, including chemotherapy administration and post-surgical care for uro-gyn and gyn-onc populations
• Caseload includes step-down neuro overflow patients with conditions such as strokes and head bleeds
• Patient ratio is 1:5
• Shift is 3x12 hours, days (6:45–19:15), with 8 weekend shifts required within a 6-week schedule
• Floating may be required to all intermediate areas within the hospital
• Documentation is done in EPIC; completion of EPIC training module prior to start is required
• Responsibilities include administering inpatient chemotherapy, managing ports, central lines, and providing post-op care for surgical oncology patients
• Charge RN duties and holiday shifts may be assigned as needed
• No on-call requirements for this position
• Must adhere to neutropenic and isolation precautions as appropriate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off allowed
• No travel partners accepted for this contract
• Successful completion of compliance modules including infusion pump and glucometer training is required before start
• Radiation safety and biotherapy management are part of the role
• Free parking available on site

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent oncology experience with at least 1 year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months and no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year
• Current BLS certification required
• Skills in IV therapy, administration of blood products, chemo, central line care, pain management, wound care, and oncologic emergencies are required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation is required
• Must provide 2 professional references from the past year; one must be from a supervisor or higher, and the other may be from a charge RN
• Candidates with home address within 75 miles of the facility are not eligible
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening and required modules

Benefits

• 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

American Traveler Job ID #P-635031. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

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