Oncology Registered Nurse
Reno, NV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Unit

Location: Reno, Nevada
Employment Type: Travel

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse
• Department: Oncology/Cancer Unit (27-bed unit)
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
• Call Requirements: None
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Licensure: Nevada RN license required prior to start
• Certifications: BLS required; ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification preferred
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years RN experience, including at least 1 year in Oncology
• Chemotherapy certification no longer required but preferred

Unit Description

• Patient Population: Oncology patients receiving chemotherapy and/or admitted for disease complications; also includes medical-surgical patients
• Treatments Administered: Various chemotherapies and immunotherapies such as HD Methotrexate, induction/consolidation for Leukemias, Rituximab, R-EPOCH, R-CHOP
• Equipment: Each room has a computer; unit supports remote telemetry monitoring
• Telemetry Testing and ACLS certification are not required

Job Duties & Expectations

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and their families/caregivers
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care based on nursing process
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals as needed
• Intensive mental effort required for safe patient care and decision-making
• May be required to float within competency level
• Must pick up one additional shift during the schedule period
• Schedule may include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts
• Holiday Requirement: Work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Eve + Day = 1 holiday)
• Employer may call off shifts (full or partial) with 48 hours notice for low census during the 13-week contract

Facility & Environment

• Level II Trauma Center with Stroke accreditation
• 800 inpatient beds, serving a 500-mile radius
• Extremely busy, fast-paced environment with patient volume and pace comparable to a Level I trauma center
• Advanced technology and specialized services including:

  • Accredited heart failure center
  • Institute for Neurosciences
  • Low-dose CT imaging
  • Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
  • PET/CT scanner, Biplane Angiography, 3T MRI

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity oncology unit within a leading regional medical center known for advanced care and technology.