Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Neptune City, NJ
Equiliem
3x12 hrs, Nights

Shift Time:  Start Time: 07:00 PM End Time: 07:00 AM

Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology/Leukemia & Lymphoma | Inpatient

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional patient care within an acute care inpatient oncology setting specializing in Leukemia and Lymphoma. The RN will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating individualized patient care while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Identify and prioritize patient needs through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Implement and coordinate nursing care based on physician orders, clinical findings, and patient needs.
• Administer medications, chemotherapy, blood products, and other prescribed treatments in accordance with established standards and protocols.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and respond appropriately to clinical situations.
• Perform therapeutic nursing interventions and manage complex oncology patient care.
• Utilize telemetry monitoring and interpret cardiac rhythms as required.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, care managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Advocate for evidence-based nursing practice and support quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Deliver patient-centered care while providing education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Maintain compliance with organizational, state, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey or active multi-state compact license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN).
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent acute care adult oncology nursing experience, specifically with Leukemia and Lymphoma patients in an inpatient setting.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience with:
  • Chemotherapy administration
  • IV therapy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Oncology patient care

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification.
• Telemetry certification.

Required Skills

Clinical Skills

• Chemotherapy administration
• Oncology nursing
• IV therapy
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Patient assessment and care planning
• Inpatient acute care nursing

Soft Skills

• Compassion and empathy
• Strong communication skills
• Critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Team collaboration
• Patient advocacy

Certifications & Licensure

Required

• Active RN License (NJ or Compact State)
• BLS (AHA)
• Chemotherapy Administration competency/certification

Preferred

• ONS Chemotherapy Certification
• Telemetry Certification