Oncology Telemetry RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical/Telemetry Oncology unit, requiring a current OH or compact RN license and strong telemetry skills.

Responsibilities

• Position is on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry Oncology unit caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Primary patient population includes individuals with various solid tumor cancers such as breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancers, as well as patients receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy
• Staffing ratio goal is 1:4, but may be 1:5 depending on unit needs
• Day and night 12-hour rotating shifts with variability based on department requirements
• No blocked scheduling is offered, but self-scheduling requests are considered prior to balancing and posting the final schedule
• Floating required to other Med Surg Oncology units
• Uses Epic for computerized charting; Epic experience preferred
• Weekends scheduled variably based on unit needs
• Unit focuses on infection prevention protocols and patient fall precautions
• Cares for patients throughout all phases of their cancer journey, including end-of-life care and those with general med surg issues
• First week of orientation is Monday to Friday on dayshift, followed by 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• References required from at least two professionals, including one manager/director or formal leader
• Former employees are eligible if they have not worked at the facility within the last 6 months; current employees are not eligible
• All candidates must complete required Ohio fingerprinting as soon as contract is signed
• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Time off requests must be submitted and built into the contract

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Skills in telemetry monitoring and telemetry interpretation required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Oncology (ONS chemo) certification preferred but not required

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