eTeam Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.
Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Oncology Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive care to adult and geriatric patients diagnosed with various cancers, including endometrial, bladder, renal, ovarian, and cervical cancers. Our unit specializes in providing treatments such as chemotherapy, clinical trials, brachytherapy, and CBI, with a heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls management.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients with cancer diagnoses, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
• Administer chemotherapy treatments and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
• Participate in clinical trials and assist in data collection and documentation.
• Perform specialized procedures such as brachytherapy and neobladder care.
• Implement infection prevention protocols and ensure a safe environment for patients.
• Monitor telemetry readings, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and utilize rapid response teams as needed.
• Perform feeding tube care and management, including IV therapy, blood product administration, and central line maintenance.
• Utilize computerized charting systems, specifically EPIC, to accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
Qualifications:
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in oncology nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing, with the ability to interpret dysrhythmias and provide appropriate interventions.
• Experience in oncology-specific procedures such as chemotherapy administration and brachytherapy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Preferred certification in Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy.
Work Schedule:
• Staffing ratios aim for 1:4, but may be adjusted to 1:5 based on unit needs.
• Weekends are variable based on unit needs.
• No set or blocked scheduling; self-schedule requests are accommodated to ensure a balance of preferences while meeting unit requirements.
• The first week of orientation is Monday to Friday dayshift. The second week consists of 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30)
Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
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: Registered Nurse/Medical Surgical
eTeam was formed in 1999 with the goal of becoming the company of choice for clients, talent and staffing professionals. Today, we’re one of the fastest-growing global companies and ranked as one of the best companies to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts. We aspire everyday to do quality work for our clients and help our talent work at some of the most amazing companies.
· Benefits: Health and dental insurance
Published: 9 hours ago