Oncology Registered Nurse
Kansas City, MO
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

3235929

**Local candidates with a permanent address within 75 miles from the facility would not be considered for this position. **

📌 Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) for a Neuro-Oncology unit at a top-tier teaching hospital. This unit provides comprehensive cancer care across all stages, including chemotherapy administration and post-surgical oncology care, along with occasional neuro step-down overflow.

🩺 Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to oncology patients across all phases of treatment
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy (IV, oral, continuous infusions)
• Manage oncologic emergencies (sepsis, tumor lysis syndrome, etc.)
• Perform central line, PICC, and port care
• Administer blood products and supportive therapies
• Deliver patient and family education, including end-of-life care when appropriate
• Monitor and manage treatment side effects (neuropathy, nausea, mucositis, etc.)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated patient care
• Float to intermediate units as needed 

✅ Requirements

• Active RN License (MO or Compact; pending accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Oncology RN experience
• BLS Certification from AHA (required)
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Certification (preferred)
• Strong experience with inpatient oncology and chemotherapy administration 

💡 Preferred Qualifications

• Previous charge nurse experience
• Teaching hospital experience
• Experience with Epic charting system 

🏥 Assignment Details

• Unit: Neuro Oncology / Inpatient Oncology
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Patient Population: Adult
• Floating: Yes (within scope to intermediate units)
• Weekend Requirement: 8 shifts per 6-week schedule period
• On-Call: Not required
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted 

🏥 Facility Highlights

• 456-bed tertiary care hospital
• 5-time Magnet-designated facility
• Level I Trauma Center
• Charting System: Epic
• Free parking
• Full interdisciplinary support (IV team, pharmacy, RT, social services, etc.) 

⚠️ Additional Notes

• Floating between units and departments may be required
• Up to 7 days RTO allowed
• Orientation includes reduced billable hours
• Guaranteed hours: facility may cancel limited shifts per contract