Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Med-Surg/Oncology position requiring active chemotherapy certification and a minimum of 1 year of oncology and PCU experience.

Details

• Works in a mixed PCU, Med-Surg, and Oncology unit at a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital
• 28-bed unit serving adult oncology and trauma patient populations
• Common diagnoses include oncology (diagnosis through remission) and trauma
• PCU nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 on days and 1:5-6 on nights; Med-Surg ratio is 1:5
• Common drips include chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, and protonix; RNs may be required to titrate insulin and cardizem
• Competencies in ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan, EV-1000) are utilized on this unit
• EMR: Epic (experience within the last 6 months is noted during orientation planning)
• IV pump used: Alaris
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• Every other weekend requirement
• Self-scheduling unit
• Float required to same level of care (Med-Surg and PCU units)

Requirements

• Active NE state RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and ONS/ONCC chemotherapy certification
• Minimum 1 year of oncology and PCU experience required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• Candidates may not have been directly employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• A pass/fail, open-book skills exam is administered on the first Friday of orientation; a minimum score of 90% is required to continue the assignment
• Orientation is approximately 2 days (12 hours)
• Unit support includes nursing assistants, charge nurses, PT/OT, RN case managers, social workers, an educator, and a dietician
• Scrub color: Navy blue
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them will result to contract termination
• RTO must be disclosed upfront; 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract; no additional RTO will be approved after consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply