Travel Oncology RN – PCU/IMC (Telemetry & MedSurg)
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU position on an oncology unit, requiring proficiency with mixed acuity patients and Epic experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based oncology unit with 16 inpatient beds
• Mixed acuity setting: Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and MedSurg assignments
• Patient population includes oncology (surgical, new diagnosis, complications), medical overflow, high acuity, and patients receiving prolonged chemotherapy infusions
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4 on day and night shifts
• 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend rotation
• Floating required to adult inpatient units within scope such as Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, and Observation
• No call required during assignment
• Epic is the required EMR for documentation
• Uses Alaris and Omnicell equipment
• Responsibilities include managing intermediate care and oncology patients, administering chemotherapy (with certification), and monitoring telemetry
• Support team includes 24/7 charge nurse, CNAs, phlebotomy for peripheral draws, and respiratory therapy
• Must achieve 90% compliance on pre/post pain audit scoring
• Initial orientation includes facility orientation, online education, and two unit orientation shifts with a preceptor
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Free parking is available on site
• Holiday coverage required for two out of four major holidays unless otherwise arranged
• No RTO considered during the first three weeks of August each year

Requirements

• Active RN license through the South Dakota Board of Nursing or compact equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of general nursing experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Epic EMR experience required
• IMC/PCU level experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with titratable vasoactive drips, and chest ports proficiency required
• Comfortable with MedSurg assignments
• ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred; required if administering chemotherapy
• Candidates must live at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• Permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers accepted if meeting the experience and EMR requirements

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts