Travel Nurse RN - Infusion
Malta, NY
Tact Staff
3x12 hrs

COVID vaccinations encouraged, but not required.  Please check the job posting requirements for the 14 panel drug screen and make sure your agency can run this ENITRE panel (within 24hrs of offer acceptance) BEFORE you upload your traveler to this need.  Thank you!  As of 1/1/24 – all new and returning agency staff must have de-escalation training as part of their onboarding and clearance.  Facility As of 1/1/2024 - ALL new AND returning agency staff must have completed training from one of following groups for onboarding and clearance. Welle -  (Verbal De-escalation bundle training required) OR CPI -  OR PMCS -  time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload.  RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!!  NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).  Glens Falls Hospital’s Outpatient Infusion Center is dedicated to providing patient care excellence. We offer a comfortable and convenient outpatient setting for those who require frequent infusions of medications. Infusion services are provided by a staff of registered nurses who specialize in intravenous therapy.Treatments Available:Intravenous (IV) antibioticsIV antifungalIV steroids for inflammatory conditions (Solumedrol)Blood and blood product transfusionsMaintenance of Central Venous access devicesPlacement of Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters (PICC lines)IV Immune Globulin therapy (IVIG)Hydration therapyIV/IM vitaminsCare and maintenance of intrathecal or implanted infusion pumpsIron infusions (Venofer and Injectafer)Teaching for self-administration of medications (Humira, Lovenox, treatment for Hepatitis C)Therapeutic PhlebotomiesSpecialty medications:Remicade, Renflexis, Inflectra or Orencia for Crohns, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Psoriatic ArthritisSimponi for RA, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, or Ulcerative Colitis (UC)Simponi Aria for RA, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing SpondylitisActemra and Rituxan for Rheumatoid ArthritisStelara for Crohn’s Disease, Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic ArthritisTysabri, Ocrevus or Lemtrada for Multiple SclerosisBoniva, Reclast, or Prolia for bone lossEpogen, Procrit or Aranesp for anemia due to chronic kidney diseaseXolair, Nucala and Fasenra for allergic asthmaEntyvio for Ulcerative Colitis or CrohnsRadicava for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)Non-billable orientation:  8hrs Holiday, OT multipliers:  1.25%Charge and Call/Call-Back:  Not applicable to this needGLENS FALLS IS A MAGNET-RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION!   From glensfallshospital.orgDuring a live Video Conference on April 27, 2021, Glens Falls Hospital was notified that the Commission on Magnet had unanimously voted to credential Glens Falls Hospital a Magnet Organization, joining only 8% of all hospitals in the United States to currently hold this distinction, and less than 10% of hospitals world-wide.Magnet Recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence. To receive Magnet Recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), an organization must demonstrate excellent quality outcomes, satisfied patients, and engaged nurses.

Submission Requirements

Please check the job posting requirements for the 14 panel drug screen and make sure your agency can run this ENITRE panel (within 24hrs of offer acceptance) BEFORE you upload your traveler to this need.  Thank you! 2+years Current experience in outpatient oncology and infusion Chemo Cert and Oncology Certified RN - REQUIREDPeripheral IV Insertion experience RequiredPort/Fistula/Catheter experience RequiredIV Certification RequiredPrevious traveler preferredBSN preferredCerner Experience - RequiredProfile Requirements: Work HistorySkills Checklist (pertinent to position), current to 1 year 1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment)License/Certifications - Must be uploaded with profile (Current Nursys, BLS, ONC Cert, CHEMO CERT, ACLS, PERM ADDRESS and de-escalation training proofs - Facility will not pend license/certs)MUST be able to lift up to 50 lbs.  If unable to, please redirect.  Permanent address must be included in profile.  Address must match Driver License/State ID.  Address will be validated during compliance process. Travelers from the following counties in New York will not be considered for travel assignments at Glens Falls (Perm address must be included in profile): AlbanyColumbiaDutchessFultonGreeneMontgomeryRensselaerSaratogaSchenectadyUlsterWarrenWashington

Certification Requirements

ACLS (AHA)
BLS (AHA)
CHEMO
OCN

State License Requirements

New York

About the Facility

Glens Falls Hospital is a 410-bed not-for-profit community hospital located in charming Glens Falls, New York. Known as “Hometown U.S.A”, the city of Glens Falls is located right on the Hudson River and is the perfect place to live, shop, work, and play. The city offers a variety of museums and local entertainment, specialty stores and boutique shops, and plenty of bars and restaurants suited to all tastes. Their farmers market and annual festivals make it an excellent choice for spring or summer travel assignment! Falls Hospital Orientation Dates 2024February:  15, 29March: 14April: 11, 25May: 16, 30June: 13, 27July: 11, 25August: 15, 29September: 12, 26October: 17, 31November: 14, 21December: 12, 19You haven't submitted any candidates for this job.