Registered Nurse MedSurg Oncology
Wheeling, WV
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Med-Surg Oncology

Submission Requirements

• 50-mile radius rule applies
• All submissions must include a valid (unexpired) Driver's License
• Any licensing hits or disciplinary actions must be disclosed at the time of submission

Unit Overview

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Oncology
• Beds: 48

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• Days: 1:5–7
• Nights: 1:6–8

Required Certifications

• BLS
• Active RN License

Common Patient Population

• Oncology patients
• Pneumonia
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
• Altered Mental Status (AMS)
• Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeds
• Alcohol Withdrawal
• Falls
• Generalized Weakness

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg experience
• Oncology experience preferred if available
• First-time travelers accepted

Drip Management

RNs Titrate Drips

• Yes
• No cardiac drip titration required

Common Drips

• Heparin
• Bumex
• Lasix

Charge Nurse

• Days: Two Charge Nurses; may carry patient assignments.
• Nights:
  • Two Charge Nurses: may take assignments.
  • One Charge Nurse: generally does not take a patient assignment.

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)

Average Ratio: 1:10–12 patients

Responsibilities

• Vital signs
• Blood glucose monitoring
• EKGs
• Apply telemetry monitors
• Bathing
• Feeding
• Toileting
• Turning and repositioning patients

Respiratory Support

Respiratory Therapy manages:

• BiPAP
• CPAP
• High-flow oxygen
• Breathing treatments
• Inhalers
• ABGs

RNs primarily monitor patients while RT manages respiratory equipment.

Telemetry

• Central Monitor Technician located on Level 5 monitors telemetry.
• Monitor Techs notify nursing staff of rhythm changes.
• RNs are not required to independently interpret telemetry strips.

Scheduling

Shift Hours

• RN: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• PCT: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM / 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Scheduling Notes

• No self-scheduling
• No block scheduling
• Manager creates the schedule
• Requested Time Off (RTO) accommodated when possible
• Travelers should remain flexible to help fill staffing gaps
• Rotating staff generally work:
  • Two weeks of days
  • Two weeks of nights
  • No mixed day/night weeks

Weekend Requirement

• Every other weekend

Holiday Requirement

• Travelers may participate in the RN holiday rotation.

Call Requirement

• None

Floating

May float to:

• Medical-Surgical units
• Med-Surg/Telemetry units
• Intermediate Care (IMC) for lower-acuity patients

Dress Code

• RN: Navy Blue
• PCT: Ceil Blue
• Unit Secretaries: Black/Pink

Orientation

• Day 1: Educator and computer system orientation
• Day 2: Unit orientation with a preceptor