2 Missouri Oncology Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Oncology Unit
$1,973/wk
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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:
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.
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.
If requesting 7 days of RTO, the expectation is that the missed time is made up
You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
Required Skills/Experience: Oncology experience required
Required Skills: IV Therapy/ Infusions, 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, Oncologic Emergencies, Anaphylaxis, Sepsis, Chemotherapy, Administration of chemotherapy, Continuous Infusion of chemotherapy, IV push administration of chemotherapy, Monitoring Chemotherapy, Oral Administration of chemotherapy, Psychosocial Care, Advanced directives, Patient/Family education and support, Symptom management, Alteration in skin and mucous membranes, Altered mental status, Constipation/diarrhea, Dysphagia, Edema, Nausea/vomiting, Neuropathy, Medications, Antibiotics, Antiemetics, Antitumor, Corticosteroids, Care of Patient With, Professional Knowledge and Skills, Chest tube care and management, Colostomy/ileostomy management/care, Foley catheter insertion/management, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Neutropenic precautions, Phlebotomy skills, Wound care, Biotherapy, Work Settings, Pain Management, IV push narcotic agents, Medication tolerance/dependence assessment, PCA pump management, Transdermal patches, Surgery, Post surgical care, Radiation therapy
Preferred Skills/Experience: Teaching Hospital Experience
Previous Charge Experience
Preferred 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*, Radiation safety precautions*, Wound care*
Shift & Scheduling: Weekends: 8 weekend shifts in Saint Luke’s 6-week schedule period, combination of F/S/S.
Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed per unit.
Floating Requirements: Regular floating may be required between departments, units and facilities as needed.
Details:
• AUTO OFFER - NO INTERVIEW: This is an auto-offer position. You will likely not interview with the facility prior to receiving an offer. However, an interview can be arranged upon request. All time off requests must be submitted at application. Scheduling requests must be worked out with the manager directly upon starting the assignment. Any offers for this job will require a clear "Yes" or "No" response from the nurse within 24hrs or the offer must be declined.
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