Oncology RN
Freehold, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

RN- MS/Tele- Oncology- Chemo Certified

Overview

• Travel/Contract RN role in Freehold, New Jersey
• Unit 3 East
• Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:30
• 36 hours per week
• Orientation dates listed: 10/20, 11/3, 11/10
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Oncology (2 years of experience)
• Oncology experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• NIHSS
• Experience with Epic
• Port access; blood/blood products and coagulation factors; antifungals; antivirals; central-line blood draws; PICC/central/implanted-line care; infusion pumps; IV hydration/multivitamins
• Chemotherapy administration/monitoring, including continuous infusion, IV push, and oral chemo
• Post-chemo body-fluid handling; cytotoxic-spill management/disposal
• Abnormal-lab recognition/communication
• Advance directives; hospice; withholding/withdrawing treatment
• Neutropenic precautions; acute tumor lysis syndrome (ATLS); anaphylaxis; extravasation injury; hemorrhage; sepsis; spinal cord compression
• Chest tubes; colostomy/ileostomy care; F/C insertion
• Dysrhythmia interpretation

Preferred Qualifications

• None stated

Schedule and Staffing

• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required every other
• Accepts first-time travelers
• Locals accepted
• May float to other MS/Tele units as needed

Unit Details

• Oncology and medical-surgical unit caring for patients receiving chemo, patients with a past or present cancer diagnosis, and inpatient hospice patients requiring general inpatient care
• Unit does not accept patients with infections that may compromise the oncology population, COVID-19, airborne isolation, or peritoneal dialysis patients
• Ratio: 1:6
• 14 private rooms
• Ceiling lifts
• Negative- or positive-pressure room for infection control
• Provides oncology and medical-surgical care, including care for patients requiring cardiac monitoring

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccine required; declinations not accepted
• Medical and religious exemptions accepted, with mask required if exempt
• Scrubs: any color