Oncology Step Down RN
Kalamazoo, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Step Down Unit position with oncology/chemo experience highly preferred and a Michigan RN license required.

Details

• General Medical/Oncology Step Down Unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes general medical and oncology step down patients requiring specialized care
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-6, with chemo admissions reducing assignment ratios accordingly
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required; weekends are assigned by the manager/scheduler with remaining days available for self-scheduling
• Floating required to other med/surg areas, including an acute unit and ER, to care for med/surg patients
• No on-call responsibilities
• Documents using Epic
• Uses Welch Allyn vital sign towers and Sigma IV pumps

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• ONCC or ONS certification highly preferred; pending ONS certification will be accepted
• ONC certification highly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/Step Down experience required
• Proficiency in administering chemotherapy via IV and starting IVs required
• Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

• Oncology and chemotherapy experience is highly preferred for this role
• Support staff available when ratios flex higher; charge RN is not typically included in patient assignments
• Must be available and fully on-site for the first two weeks of the assignment
• No RTO approved for the July 4th holiday
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with a specific request
• Any RTO requests made after offer acceptance must be discussed directly with the on-site manager