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Oncology Registered Nurse
Reno, Nevada
Renown Regional Medical Center

$2,246-2,520/week
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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Unit

Location: Reno, Nevada
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Position Overview

  • Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Department: Oncology/Cancer Unit
  • Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Days (06:45 - 19:15)
  • Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
  • Call Requirements: None
  • Holiday Requirements: Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Eve + Day = 1 holiday)
  • Float Requirement: May be required to float within competency level
  • Additional Shift: Required to pick up one additional shift during schedule period
  • Schedule: Includes weekends, holidays, and some call shifts
  • Work Environment: Extremely busy, fast-paced Level II Trauma Center serving a 500-mile radius

Unit Description

  • 27-bed Oncology/Cancer Nursing Unit
  • Mixture of oncology and medical-surgical patients
  • Primary patient population: chemotherapy admissions and complications related to disease process
  • Administers various chemotherapies/immunotherapies including HD Methotrexate, induction/consolidation for Leukemias, Rituximab, R-EPOCH, R-CHOP
  • Remote telemetry monitoring capability
  • Telemetry testing and ACLS certification not required

Required Qualifications

  • Licensure: Nevada RN license required prior to start
  • Certifications: BLS required; ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification preferred
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 2+ years RN experience
    • At least 1 year of oncology nursing experience
  • Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide optimal patient care using nursing knowledge and skills
  • Accountable for individualized patient outcomes over entire episode of care
  • Deliver comprehensive nursing services to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and their families/caregivers
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
  • Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals as needed
  • Demonstrate cognitive and psychosocial understanding specific to patient population
  • Maintain ongoing professional growth and learning
  • Exercise judgment and decision-making in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

  • The facility is a Level II Trauma Center with stroke accreditation and 800 inpatient beds
  • The pace and volume are comparable to a Level I trauma center
  • The unit and hospital utilize advanced technologies and procedures to provide leading-edge care in the region

This position is ideal for experienced oncology RNs seeking a travel opportunity in a high-acuity, technologically advanced cancer care setting.

Facility

Renown Regional Medical Center

3.8rating(72 reviews)

5 nurses recommend working with Renown Regional Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

Endoscopy

Cons

low census, contract terminated 3 weeks early, poor coomunication

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Renown Regional Medical Center
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 619 beds
ADDRESS1155 Mill StreetReno, NV 89502
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About Reno, NV

As a Travel Coronary Care Nurse in Reno, NV here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly higher than the national average, but wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs of 89°F and lows of 56°F, winter average highs of 47°F and lows of 22°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the tourism and travel nurse demand.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with public transportation options available, including buses and shuttles.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the high desert environment.
  • Reno has a large population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of high-quality restaurants, breweries, and nightclubs.
  • Museums like the National Automobile Museum.
  • Outdoor activities include biking, hiking, and easy access to Lake Tahoe for skiing and other outdoor adventures.
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