Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown
Kalamazoo, MI
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with strong Oncology and Stepdown (PCU) experience to join a General Medical Unit (GMU) caring for oncology and stepdown patients. The ideal candidate will be skilled in chemotherapy administration and capable of managing complex patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer chemotherapy via IV and monitor patient response
• Perform IV therapy including starting and maintaining IV lines
• Provide care for oncology and general medical stepdown patients
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes appropriately
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC EMR
• Float to other med-surg areas, including AU and ER, as needed

Requirements:

• Active Michigan RN License – Required
• AHA BLS Certification – Required
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required
• ONCC or ONS Certification – Required (ONS pending accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/Stepdown experience – Required
• Experience in chemotherapy administration – Highly Preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC) – Preferred
• Experience monitoring chemotherapy patients
• Strong oncology/chemo background

Unit Details:

• General Medical Unit (GMU) – Stepdown level care
• Patient population: General medicine and oncology stepdown patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4–6
• Support staff available when ratios increase
• Charge RN typically not in patient assignment
• Lower ratios for chemo patients

Equipment & Systems:

• Welch Allyn vital sign monitors
• Sigma IV pumps
• EPIC EMR for documentation