Oncology PCU/Telemetry RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Oncology position requiring a SD or compact license and proficiency with EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Oncology unit with 16 inpatient beds
• Mixed acuity PCU/IMC, including intermediate care, telemetry, MedSurg, and oncology cases
• Patient population includes oncology patients (surgical, new diagnosis, complications), medical overflow, and patients receiving prolonged chemotherapy infusions
• RN to patient ratio is 1:4 on both day and night shifts
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend rotation
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to any adult inpatient unit within scope, including Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, and Observation units
• Uses Epic for charting, Alaris, and Omnicell equipment
• Daily responsibilities include monitoring telemetry, caring for oncology and overflow patients, and managing chemotherapy infusions if certified
• Supported on unit by CNAs, 24/7 charge nurse, phlebotomy (peripheral draws), clinical resource nurse, RT, and hospitalist
• Two orientation shifts on unit provided, plus facility orientation and online learning
• Must comply with monthly pain score audit standards at 90% compliance
• Scrub color is navy blue
• Free parking is available
• Holiday coverage required for 2 out of 4 major holidays, unless prior arrangements are made
• No RTO considered during the first 3 weeks of August annually
• First-time travelers with at least one year of experience and prior Epic use will be considered
• No local travelers; 100-mile radius rule applies

Requirements

• Active SD or compact RN license
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Minimum one year of general nursing experience required
• IMC/PCU level experience, including cardiac rhythm interpretation and titratable vasoactive drips
• Proficiency with chest ports required
• Comfort working MedSurg assignments is required
• ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred for handling chemo infusions
• Must have completed a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing
• Travelers must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• Permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler

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