BMT RN
Newnan, GA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

BMT RN

Overview

• Travel/contract ICU RN for a startup program
• Night shift: 3x12s, 19:00–07:30
• 36 hours per week
• Float required to IMCU, depending on background
• Every other weekend required, or less depending on staffing
• Black scrubs required, not provided
• First-time travelers with a robust background will be considered

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Bone Marrow Transplant (1 year of experience)
• Bone Marrow Transplant experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Inpatient Oncology experience
• Administration of bone marrow
• Graft Rejection management
• Graft-versus-host disease management
• Stem cell therapies experience
• Body fluid handling post Chemotherapy
• Continuous Infusion of chemotherapy
• IV push administration of chemotherapy
• Management/disposal cytotoxic spills
• Oral Administration of chemotherapy

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience
• Stem cell experience
• OCN
• Infusion Center
• Outpatient Oncology
• Active Immunotherapy Specific/Non Specific
• Administration of Interferons
• Administration of Interleukins
• Recognize/manage side effects
• Care of patients with various types of cancer
• IV push narcotic agents
• Medication tolerance/dependence assessment
• PCA pump management
• Transdermal patches
• Chest tube care and management
• Colostomy care and management
• Foley catheter insertion/management
• Isolation Precautions
• Neutropenic precautions
• Phlebotomy skills
• Telemetry Interpretation
• Telemetry monitoring
• Tracheostomy care/management
• Wound care
• Advanced directives
• Hospice care
• Withholding/withdrawing treatment
• Post surgical care

Additional Details

• 36 hours of orientation, with 24 hours on the floor
• Pyxis medication system
• EPIC documentation
• SBAR communication
• Provider support includes pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, rapid response teams, respiratory services, transportation, and unit secretary
• Provider coverage includes Intensivist, CRNA, Hospitalist, and Anesthesiologist 12 hours/day, 24 hours on call, and NP in house 24/7
• Low volume at startup, with a focus on sharing expertise and helping existing nurses learn
• CHEMO fundamental course is sufficient for ICU
• Onsite flu vaccination is available, subject to availability