Acute Oncology Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Oncology Acute RN Position - Peoria, Illinois

Unit and Patient Information

• Department: Oncology Acute
• Unit Size: 19 beds, all private
• Patient Types: All cancer types (most common: Lymphoma, Leukemia), Hematology, medical patients, radiation oncology, Gyn/Onc
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days: Typically 1:5 (can vary 1:4-5)
  • Nights: Typically 1:6 (can vary 1:5-6)
  • 1:1 staffing for specific medications/therapies

Required Certifications and Experience

• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
• Experience:

  • IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens and administration
  • Handling chemotherapy precautions (PPE)
  • Monitoring for medication side effects
• Medication Administration:

  • RNs do not titrate drips; medication adjustments require physician orders
  • Common set-rate drips include heparin and chemotherapy (e.g., 24-hr Methotrexate bags)

Staffing and Support

• Charge Nurse: Present 24/7, generally does not take patient assignments but may occasionally
• House Supervisor: Present 24/7
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs):

  • 3 PCTs on day shift (0700-1930)
  • 2 PCTs on night shift (1900-0730)
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment:

  • Bipap (only if patient’s home regimen)
  • Cpap (RT manages both Bipap and Cpap 24/7)
• Telemetry:

  • House-wide telemetry with Phillips monitors
  • RNs do not interpret telemetry strips

Scheduling and Shifts

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Times: 0700-1900 or 1900-0700
• Scheduling:

  • Flexible based on unit needs; may split contract between days and nights or nights only
  • Self-scheduling with coordination for requests
  • Schedule finalized on a 6-week cycle
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Days: Sat/Sun; Nights: Fri/Sat)
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: Included in float rotation; floating shifts typically 4+ hours; rotation based on fairness

Orientation and Policies

• Orientation: 24-36 hours, unit-specific
• EMR System: Epic Beacon
• Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels
• Scrub Code: No specific color required
• Local Placement: Accepts clinicians within 50-mile radius

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

This position is ideal for RNs with oncology experience, particularly in chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, who are comfortable with flexible scheduling and working in a specialized acute oncology unit.