Registered Nurse – Oncology - Travel - (Onc RN)

Job Description & Requirements


Registered Nurse – Oncology - Travel - (Onc RN)


StartDate: 7/16/2024
Available Shifts: 12 D
Pay Rate: $1811.97 - $1996.87



This contract is interviewed by SimpliFi.
Must have ONS certification
EMMC Grant 5/Grant 6 MedSurg
Hospital Information:
Address: 489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401
Level II Trauma Center
Bed: 411

General Information
Beds: 40 private and semi-private rooms on each unit
Experience?
RN: 1 year minimum, would prefer more
CNA: 1 year - ask manager approval for any candidate that has previous hospital experience but has not worked in the hospital setting within the last year.
First-time traveler? Yes
Patient Types:
Any medical diagnosis except Cardiac could be seen on this unit
Traveler will routinely work on either Grant 5 or Grant 6 (same level of care spread across 2 separate units)
Common diagnoses include but are not limited to: Stroke, COPD, Respiratory issues, GI Bleed, Renal Failure (AKI/CKD), Oncology, Electrolyte imbalance, altered mental status, weakness, non-operable fractures
Oncology/Neutropenic patients
Non-surgical unit
Patient Ratios:
RN: Days 1:4-5; Nights 1:5-6
May vary based on patient acuity, tech support, insulin drips within assignment, etc.
CNA: Days 1:8; Nights 1:10
Rarely, due to call-in, nurses may have total care of some less acute patients within their assignments
Required Certifications:
RN:
BLS
NIHSS (preferred)
ONS Chemo certification (preferred)
EKG interpretation (preferred)
CNA: BLS
Skills required:
RN:
NO more than 6 days RTO (NO HOLIDAYS) is accepted at this time
Previous charge experience highly preferred, please include if the traveler has charge experience or not in offer details and is willing to act as charge
Trach care, Chest tube management, General Medical Surgical skills (wound care, IVABX, Drain/tube management, IV starts, central line management, etc.)
Experience with Insulin gtts & Heparin gtts- training available from charge and educator – does not require manager approval to offer but will be noted in the offer email for CRT if traveler has not done
CNA:
Proficiency in obtaining vital signs
Showering and bathing patients (we do not use briefs on any patient in bed)
Ambulation
Progression of functional status i.e.—getting patients directly to bathroom v. bedside commodes;
Q 2 hour turning
Good communication skills and team work.
Support on the Unit:
CNA
Charge nurse (1 per unit) – will typically have a patient assignment
Phlebotomy? For peripheral blood draws only
House Supervisor, 24/7
RT, 24/7 in house
Hospitalist, 24/7
PT/OT/ST – dayshift only
Unit Resource RN (1 per unit) – 0700-1900
Charting System/Equipment:
Cerner
Alaris
Pyxis
Floating:
Traveler will routinely work on either Grant 5 or Grant 6 (same level of care spread across 2 separate units)
Potential to float to any area with Med Surg patients (within or below scope)
Orientation:
2 Days Hospital orientation
1 shift on the unit
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: Every other
Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call
Holiday Expectations: no Holiday RTO is accepted at this time
Approval of time off? To go through manager
Other notes or things you want us to check/verify?
Scrub Color:
RN: Any color, must be professional
CNA: Any color, must be professional
No crocs with holes, no artificial nails, no personal cell phone usage unless on break
Parking: Free in designated areas


Required Qualifications
Years of Experience: 2. Will not consider travelers who have a permanent address in ME.
ME RN license or compact state lic
BLS and ONS Chemo certification
MS/ONCOL SCL and Reference within a year
RTO upon submission, no more that six days. No summer holiday time off will be granted.
SSN & DOB

About the Facility
Featuring 411 beds, this medical center has 450 physicians and offers specialty and intensive services. This facility provides outreach clinics to many local hospitals in the region, allowing easier access for patients and supporting the role of those hospitals in their communities. In addition, the facility features a statewide medical helicopter service that transports critically ill and injured patients.


Facility Location
Bangor is the major commercial and cultural center for eastern and northern Maine. The City is located in the heart of Maine and looked upon as being Maine's “Queen City” ever since 1834. Residents and visitors alike can benefit from the best of both worlds: a clean and friendly city that captures all the excitement, opportunity and activity, with shpping centers and cafes that are easy to access.



Job Benefits


At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company


At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.


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