Oncology ICU Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU-Oncology position at a Magnet, Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring Epic proficiency and strong critical care skills including dysrhythmia management.

Responsibilities

• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Option to work 36 or 48 hours per week
• ICU-Oncology unit within a short-term acute care, Magnet-designated Level I Trauma teaching hospital with 1,266 staffed beds
• Patient ratio of 1:2 with an average daily census of 21 (25-bed unit)
• No chemotherapy administration; nurses are responsible for their own phlebotomy draws
• Procedures and skills include: central line care/management, PICC line management, arterial line management, blood product administration, continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, BiPAP, ventilator management, high-flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, IV insulin protocols, and wound vac/surgical wound management
• Equipment used includes Pyxis for medication dispensing
• Epic EMR required for charting
• Floating may be required to oncology floors, oncology service line, other ICUs, or elsewhere within scope of practice
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling is not available
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Navy blue scrubs required
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO during the first week of orientation
• Former permanent employees of the health system must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may work at this health system for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required
• Support services available on unit include interpretation services, IV teams, pharmacy, PT, social services, radiology, respiratory therapy, rapid response teams, patient transport, and unit secretaries
• Parking passes are available for purchase on a monthly basis; specific lots and garages are available at varying costs depending on shift type

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or Compact RN license valid in Missouri required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass a Relias EKG exam; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Proficiency in multi-system organ failure management, infection prevention, and isolation precautions/PPE
• BSN preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred

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