Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Boise, ID
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs

Required Certifications

BLS Certification RN id/compact license

Shift Notes

7p-7a, weekends as needed, first to float float to ‘like’ units which are within their scope at the Boise, Meridian, and Nampa St. Luke’s campuses

Key requirements

• BLS required
• Preferred: Oncology/chemo and/or BMT experience
• Oncology RN: 1 year may be acceptable
• General MedSurg RN: 2 years required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Chemo certification required if administering chemotherapy
• Higher acuity than a typical MedSurg floor

Clinical environment

• BMT
• Oncology
• GYN oncology surgeries
• Hospice
• General MedSurg
• Pain medication drips/PCAs; no titratable drips
• CPAP and high-flow oxygen
• Telemetry with tele techs; nurses must recognize/respond to life-threatening rhythms

Staffing & schedule

• 1 RN : 3–4 patients
• CNA ratio approximately 1:8
• Charge nurse every shift, no patient assignment
• 12-hour shifts, 7a–7p / 7p–7a
• Management creates the schedule
• Nights may be blocked together, but travelers need flexibility
• Weekend and holiday rotation required
• No call/standby

Floating

Travelers are first to float:

• Other MedSurg units
• Potentially sister facilities in Meridian or Nampa

Orientation

• 2 unit-specific shifts with a preceptor