Travel Nurse (RN) - Oncology Unit

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Neuro/Oncology

Required Skills/Experience: Administration of blood & blood products, Administration of coagulation factors, Antifungals, Antivirals, Care and management of ports, Central line blood draw, Central Line/Implanted Line Care, Infusion pump management, Intravenous hydration/multivitamins, PICC line care, Starting and maintaining IVs, Anaphylaxis, Sepsis, Administration of chemotherapy, Continuous Infusion of chemotherapy, IV push administration of chemotherapy, Monitor chemotherapy, Oral Administration of chemotherapy, Advanced directives, Patient/Family education and support, Alteration in skin and mucous membranes, Altered mental status, Constipation/diarrhea, Dysphagia, Edema, Nausea/vomiting, Neuropathy, Antibiotics, Antiemetics, Antitumor, Corticosteroids, Chest tube care and management, Colostomy care and management, Foley catheter insertion/management, Isolation Precautions, Neutropenic precautions, Phlebotomy skills, Telemetry Interpretation, Telemetry monitoring, Wound care, Biotherapy, Post surgical care, Radiation safety precautions, IV push narcotic agents, Medication tolerance/dependence assessment, PCA pump management, Transdermal patches.

Preferred Skills/Experience: Previous Charge Experience and Teaching Hospital Experience

Skills: Accessing/Managing Ports, Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS), Extravasation injury, Hemorrhage, Body fluid handling post Chemotherapy, Management/disposal cytotoxic spills, Recognize/ communicate abnormal lab values, Hospice care, Withholding/withdrawing treatment, Bladder/Kidney Cancer, Brain cancer, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ear/Nose/Throat Cancers, Kidney Cancer, Leukemia/Blood Dyscrasias, Liver Cancer, Lung cancer, Lymphoma/Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Melanoma, Multiple Myeloma, Ovarian Cancer/Uterine Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Care coordination, Tracheostomy care/management, Cytotoxic Therapy, Recognize/manage side effects, Inpatient oncology, Wound care.

Required Credentials: Roles requiring state licensure only: Floating roles must have MO license and is in the process of applying for KS license (+ vice-versa) or must have a compact licensure to apply.

Government issued ID

Unit/Facility Details: Free Parking

Special Requests: Saint Luke’s is a Nicotine free (this includes patches, gum, vape, etc.) Health System – all travelers will be tested upon hire. If found with nicotine in your system, you will be canceled and may be ineligible for re-hire.

Shift & Scheduling: Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed per unit.

Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract: 8 shifts per 6 week schedule period, combination of F/S/S.

Floating Requirements: All intermediate areas

Floating may be required between departments, units and facilities as needed