Travel Nurse (RN) - Oncology (ONC Unit) - Winston-Salem, NC - 842754
Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - Oncology - 9 West
Shift
Nights / 6 : 45p-7 : 15a, 12x3, 36 hours per week
Length
weeks
Weekend Requirement : 3 weekend shifts per 6 weeks of schedule required
Requirements :Other Details :
- Unit accepts 1st time travelers
- Locals Accepted
- Floating required as needed
- Unit systems : Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
- Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty
REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP :
Minimum Years of Experience : 1 year
Traveler Experience : Unit accepts 1st time travelers.
Locals Accepted : Yes
Skills : IV Start, Telemetry.
Certs : BCLS
PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP :
Skills : Prefer oncology experience, but do NOT have to be Chemo certified.
Certs : ACLS, Chemo and ONS.
JOB DETAILS :
Target Ratios : 1 : 4-6
Will accept 13 Weeks!
36 Hours Can Be Offered
SHIFT : 12HR NIGHTS
Float Requirement : FLOATING REQUIRED AS NEEDED.
Weekend Requirement : 3 weekend shifts per 6 weeks of schedule required.
PATIENT DIAGNOSES : 9 West Oncology is a 34 bed inpatient oncology unit. The unit admits patients 18 or older with hematologic disorders such as anemia or cancer diagnoses with solid tumor cancers or blood cancers.
There is a certain section of the unit dedicated to hematologic blood cancers and stem cell transplant population. Along with cancer, our patients often have co-morbidities, so you will see and treat a wide variety of med-surg diagnoses.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS : We often see patients throughout their cancer treatment so being able to build authentic personalized relationships is a huge part of what draws nurses to this unit.
Teamwork is key in any area, but you will see that this unit is always helping everyone to ensure our patient and family needs are met.
Nursing skills that you will practice and enhance on this unit are blood transfusions, central venous access devices, chemotherapy, and pain and symptom management, and many more.
We have excellent interdisciplinary team support of oncologists, PAs, NPs, and Chaplains, counselors, social workers and navigators.
UNIT SYSTEMS : Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
SCHEDULING TYPE : Self with unit discretion per Unit Needs NO BLOCK SCHEDULING
UNIT ORIENTATION : Hospital Orientation week one; traveler must be available for classes each day.
SCRUBS : Navy Blue
INTERNAL NOTES
Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty
NO BLOCK SCHEDULING
COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline) : Not Required
Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline) : Required - Medical / Religious Exemptions Only
Unit : 4525- 9 West Oncology - Electronic
Epic Travel Staffing :
- Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
- 401(k) matching program
- Weekly direct deposit
- Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
- Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
- Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
- Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
- Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses
To apply for this job or other Epic Travel Staffing jobs, we invite you to apply now, call a recruiter today at 800-917-5055 or email us at email protected .
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