PCU/Stepdown RN - Oncology
Kalamazoo, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Step Down (GMU) position with oncology/chemotherapy experience and a preference for ONCC or ONS certification.

Details

• General Medical/Oncology Step Down (GMU) unit in a hospital setting
• Cares for general medical and oncology step down patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-6, with support staff available when ratios flex higher and chemo admits decreasing assignment ratios
• Charge RN is not typically included in the patient assignment
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required, with weekends assigned by the manager/scheduler; remaining days available through self-scheduling
• Floating required to other med/surg areas, including an acute unit and the ER, to care for med/surg patients — travelers are first to float
• No on-call responsibilities
• Documents using Epic (preferred experience)
• Uses Welch Allyn vital sign towers and Sigma IV pumps

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required (preferred per some notes — confirm with recruiter)
• ONC or ONS certification required; one or the other is acceptable — ONS may be pending (allow up to 4 weeks to obtain), ONC must be in hand
• ONCC certification highly preferred
• ACLS and OCN certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/Step Down experience required
• Oncology and/or chemotherapy experience highly preferred
• Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Experience administering and monitoring chemotherapy via IV required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Additional Information

• Administer and monitor IV chemotherapy and provide step down-level care for general medical and oncology patients
• Must be available and fully on-site for the first two weeks of the assignment
• No RTO approved for the July 4th holiday; any RTO requests after offer acceptance must be discussed directly with the on-site manager
• Block scheduling may be accommodated — include any specific scheduling requests when applying
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility must have a gap of at least 6 months before returning
• Proof of flu vaccination is required; exemption requests must be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
• References are required for consideration
• Any background history should be disclosed upfront for review