MedSurg Hematology/Oncology RN
Jackson, MS
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: MedSurg Nurse - 5 South (Hem/Onc)

Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Unit: 5 South Hematology Oncology (32 beds)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Hematology/Oncology patients, including chemotherapy administration
• Common diagnoses: Hematology/Oncology, chemo patients
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5, sometimes up to 1:6; adjusted lower for higher acuity patients

Required Skills & Experience

• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Experience in a larger facility with high acuity patients and many surgeries preferred
• Comfortable managing lines, chest tubes
• Hem/Onc and chemo experience preferred but not required (manager will provide chemo training)
• EPIC charting proficiency required
• BLS certification required; ACLS required for charge RNs

Certifications & Requirements

• BLS required
• Flu vaccine required by November 15 (medical exemptions allowed with documentation)
• Fingerprint background check required (remote process takes 10 days; in-person available locally before start)

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs may titrate heparin drips; amiodarone may be started before transfer to cardiac unit
• Telemetry available on all units; central monitoring stations communicate with RNs
• Charge nurses take light patient assignments and may take full assignments if needed
• Nurses read their own telemetry strips

Staffing & Support

• Charge nurse and house supervisor coverage:

  • Nurse managers on-site M-F business hours
  • Adult house supervisor evenings and weekends
• Nurse aides available on all units
• Respiratory therapy support available (CPAP, BiPAP at night; high flow on other units)

Scheduling & Shifts

• 12-hour shifts: 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am
• Block scheduling possible, managers try to accommodate traveler preferences
• Weekend requirement: typically every other weekend or 2 weekends per month (may vary)
• Holiday rotation with regular staff
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required within skillset across all MedSurg units; higher acuity patients assigned to core staff

Orientation

• First day: paperwork, attestations, system logins (Omnicell, Epic), unit tour
• Followed by 2 additional shifts with a preceptor (12-hour night shifts)

Dress Code

• Solid color professional scrubs (any color)

This position offers a great learning opportunity for nurses interested in hematology/oncology and chemotherapy administration in a supportive environment with experienced management and educators.