Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Johnson City, NY
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Days

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Monitoring

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for oncology patients
• Monitor vital signs, pain levels, and treatment responses
• Assess for complications related to cancer, chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy
• Identify signs of infection, neutropenia, sepsis, or treatment toxicity
• Monitor laboratory values including CBC, ANC, platelets, and electrolytes

Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Administration

• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, blood products, and supportive medications safely
• Verify chemotherapy orders and dosing according to oncology protocols
• Maintain adherence to hazardous drug handling and safety standards
• Monitor patients for infusion reactions and adverse events
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, ports, and vascular access devices
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of chemotherapy agents

Symptom & Pain Management

• Manage cancer-related pain and treatment side effects
• Administer medications for nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and symptom control
• Monitor and treat complications such as mucositis, dehydration, anemia, and thrombocytopenia
• Provide palliative and supportive care interventions
• Assist with end-of-life and hospice-related care when appropriate

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, medications, and side effects
• Teach infection prevention and neutropenic precautions
• Provide discharge instructions and home care education
• Educate patients regarding chemotherapy safety precautions
• Offer emotional support and counseling resources

Coordination of Care

• Collaborate with oncologists, hematologists, pharmacists, radiation therapists, social workers, and case managers
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, treatment schedules, and follow-up care
• Advocate for patient needs and continuity of care
• Assist with clinical trials and research protocols when applicable

Documentation & Compliance

• Document assessments, treatments, medication administration, and patient responses accurately in EMR systems
• Maintain compliance with oncology safety standards and hospital policies
• Follow ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) guidelines and infection control procedures
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives