Travel Nurse RN - Hematology / Oncology
Kalispell, MT
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel Med Surg/Oncology RN

Unit: Surgical Med Surg/Oncology
Unit Size: 31 beds
Shift Options:

• Days: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
• Nights: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM

Charting: Meditech
First-Time Travelers: Accepted with strong experience
Parking: Free

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced RN for a combined Surgical Med Surg and Oncology unit. Nurses care for a diverse population of medical, postoperative, hospice, and inpatient oncology patients. Candidates must be flexible, team-oriented, and comfortable managing complex surgical patients.

Travelers assigned to administer chemotherapy must have recent Oncology/Chemotherapy experience and an active ONS Chemotherapy Provider Card.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent Med Surg experience
• Strong Med Surg experience required
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Oncology and chemotherapy experience required for chemotherapy assignments
• Must be comfortable with complex postoperative care

Required Certifications

• BLS
• NIHSS
• Active ONS Chemotherapy Provider Card

OCN certification is not required.

Patient Ratios

• Standard day-shift assignment: 1:5–6
• Chemotherapy assignment: approximately 1:3–4
• Ratios may be reduced when CNA coverage is unavailable
• Nurses may provide primary care for 1–2 patients within their assignment when working with a CNA

Required Clinical Skills

• Epidural management
• PCA and pain medication management
• Surgical drain management
• Ostomy care
• Chest tube management
• Wound care and wound VACs
• General postoperative recovery
• Postoperative orthopedic care
• PICC line management
• Safe chemotherapy administration when assigned

Staffing and Support

• CNA ratio approximately 1:8
• Shift Unit Supervisors available, but they may carry patient assignments
• Unit Secretary available on days from 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
• Central telemetry monitoring with monitor technicians available 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Shift huddle completed before every shift

Floating

Travelers may float to:

• Combined Surgical Med Surg/Oncology
• General Med Surg

Scheduling

• Every other weekend or equivalent required
• Facility attempts to provide travelers with a consistent pattern schedule, but changes may occur
• Unit assignments are available through the API scheduling system or staffing office
• Holiday requirement is generally 1–2 holidays during the summer or winter season
• For night-shift staff, the holiday begins on the evening before
• For day-shift staff, the actual holiday date is observed
• Optional on-call opportunities may be available
• Overtime may be offered but is not required

Requested Time Off

• Up to 5 days of RTO may generally be approved
• Requests exceeding 5 days require leadership review

Orientation

• One day of general orientation, including Meditech training
• One 12-hour clinical orientation shift covering applicable units

Equipment

• Baxter IV pumps
• Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Meditech EMR

Additional Details

• Potential contract extension opportunities
• Possible transition to a permanent full-time position
• Ideal candidates are flexible, reliable, hardworking, dedicated, and committed to teamwork