Bone Marrow Transplant Oncology RN
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Oncology
• Required experience: Minimum 1 year in Oncology/Chemotherapy
• Floating required within the Oncology department as needed
• Patient ratio: 4:1 for all shifts
• Average daily census: 30 patients
• Beds/rooms: 32
• Work schedule: Every other weekend required
• Responsibilities include:

  • Administration of chemotherapy and blood/blood products
  • Auto stem cell transplants
  • Accessing/managing ports and central/implanted lines (including PICC lines)
  • Central line blood draws
  • Starting and maintaining IVs
  • Administration of antibiotics and antiemetics
  • Foley catheter insertion and management
  • Isolation precautions
  • Telemetry interpretation and monitoring
• Must pass Relias EKG exam (interpretation/management of dysrhythmias required)
• Will accept first-time travelers

Shift Details

• Shift: Day (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
• Hours per week: 36

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Oncology experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Oncology chemotherapy certification (Chemo Cert)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) certification
• Experience with accessing and managing ports
• Central line blood draw proficiency
• PICC line care experience
• Foley catheter insertion and management skills

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri
• Oncology experience and chemotherapy certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• Chemotherapy certification
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia or equivalent EKG competency exam (must be completed within 1 year of start and updated annually)
• ONS/ONCC certification preferred or required
• Additional certifications as applicable:

  • PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI/MAB, NIH Stroke Certification (check unit-specific requirements)

Required Skills

• Oncology nursing experience
• Chemotherapy administration
• Port and central line care
• Blood product administration
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• IV therapy and line maintenance
• Foley catheter management
• Infection control and isolation precautions

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• State-specific background checks and registries as applicable
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive drug panel
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) with annual renewal
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (no exemption for Bone Marrow Transplant Unit)
  • Negative TB test or equivalent within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination (no exemptions for certain units)
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Required facility-specific documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • Hepatitis B declination form (facility-specific)
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • Hand Hygiene and Fingernail Policies acknowledgment
  • Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
  • Orientation modules (approximately 16 hours, completed via online platform)

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exams, including Oncology competency exam (annual)
• Skills checklist for Oncology/Outpatient Oncology/Infusion Center within 1 year of start
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded
• Vehicle registration form required for day shift workers

Facility & Work Environment Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• Magnet & Teaching Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 1,266
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Parking available with monthly passes (fees apply for day/night rotation; free parking for straight night shifts)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are welcome.
• Floating within the Oncology department is mandatory based on unit needs.
• Candidates must be prepared to pass the required competency exams and maintain certifications throughout the assignment.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity oncology setting with a focus on bone marrow transplant and chemotherapy nursing care.