Oncology Acute RN
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,309/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration15 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Oncology Acute RN
Overview
- Role: RN
- Specialty/Unit: Oncology Acute
- Location: Peoria, Illinois
- Contract length: 15 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours per week: 36
- Facility setting: 19-bed unit, all private rooms
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- BLS
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
- Experience with IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens and administration, including hanging/handling precautions (PPE) and monitoring for side effects
- Negative drug screen required for all panels
Preferred
- None stated
Schedule and Unit Details
- Start time is 0700 or 1900
- Works every other weekend
- Works every other holiday
- Self-scheduling is used
- Charge RN is present 24/7
- House supervisor is present 24/7
- PCTs are used on the unit
- No call or standby requirement
Patient Population
- Cancer patients, especially lymphoma and leukemia
- Hematology patients
- Medical patients
- Radiation oncology patients
- Gyn/Onc patients
Clinical Responsibilities and Unit Practices
- RN staffing is based on unit census
- RN does not need to read or interpret telemetry strips
- RN is not required to titrate drips
- CPAP may be managed by RNs; BiPAP is only handled if it is the patient’s home sleep regimen
- Traveler RNs are included in the float rotation to other Gen Med level-of-care areas
Additional Notes
- Local placements within 50 miles are accepted
- Epic Beacon is used for EMR documentation
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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Peoria, IL
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The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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