ICU Oncology Registered Nurse
Belleville, Illinois
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU-Oncology

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in ICU-Oncology
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Average Daily Census: 21 patients; 25 beds total
• Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks from compliance clearance
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Floating: Yes, within oncology floors, oncology service line, ICUs, with potential to float anywhere
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days off per 13-week contract

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years ICU experience (Bone Marrow Transplant experience NOT required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Certifications Required:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Certifications Preferred: BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
• Must pass Relias EKG exam (Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required)
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• On-call: Not required

Skills & Competencies

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Multi-system organ failure management
• IV insulin protocols
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Central line and PICC line care/management
• Starting IVs and continuous IV sedation
• Procedural sedation administration
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• BiPAP and ventilator management including suctioning (ETT, NT)
• High flow nasal cannula care
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Infection prevention and isolation precautions (use of PPE)
• Phlebotomy (nurses draw own labs)
• Care of surgical wounds with drains and wound vac
• Use of Pyxis, SBAR handoff communication
• Provider support includes interpretation services, IV teams, pharmacy, PT, social services, radiology, respiratory, rapid response teams, patient transport, and unit secretary

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Designations: Magnet & Teaching Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 1,266
• Charting System: EPIC (required)
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• No chemotherapy administration required
• Nurses responsible for drawing their own phlebotomy

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months required (including statewide and nationwide searches)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required quarterly
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• Professional license primary source verification required (Missouri licenses verified via NURSYS)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required
• Fit mask testing required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (cannot decline in Bone Marrow Transplant Unit)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray with yearly questionnaire
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunities or boosters/declinations as applicable
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, dress code policy, and orientation modules must be completed prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams required annually, including oncology competency exam for Med Surg-Oncology unit
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Additional Notes

• No on-call required
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected
• Orientation parking details and policies apply (not included here)

This position is ideal for RNs with ICU experience looking to work in a high-acuity oncology ICU setting at a Magnet and Teaching hospital with a strong support system and comprehensive compliance requirements. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.