Oncology Acute Registered Nurse
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Oncology Acute

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, typically 36 hours per week

Unit Overview

• 19 private beds in Oncology Acute
• Patient types: All cancer types (commonly lymphoma and leukemia), hematology, medical patients, radiation oncology, and gynecologic oncology
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: Generally 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights; can vary between 1:4-5 (days) and 1:5-6 (nights)
• 1:1 staffing for specific medications/therapies as needed
• Charge Nurse present 24/7; may occasionally take patient assignments
• House supervisor available 24/7
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) support the unit: 3 PCTs during day shift (0700-1930), 2 PCTs during night shift (1900-0730)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Administer IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens, including handling precautions and PPE use
• Monitor patients for side effects of chemotherapy and immunotherapy medications
• No nurse titration of drips; medication adjustments require physician orders
• Common set-rate drips include heparin and chemotherapy (e.g., 24-hour Methotrexate bags)
• Manage CPAP equipment; troubleshoot BiPAP only if it is the patient’s home regimen
• Telemetry monitoring provided by house-wide telemetry techs; RNs are not required to interpret strips (Phillips monitors used)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Illinois RN license (or application in process)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate

Experience Requirements

• Experience with IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, including safe handling and monitoring
• Higher years of oncology nursing experience preferred (not explicitly stated, but implied by specialty and skills required)

Orientation & Scheduling

• Unit-specific orientation: 24-36 hours (non-billable)
• 12-hour night shifts starting at 1900; scheduling is flexible based on unit needs
• Self-scheduling with coordination for time-off requests
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Friday/Saturday nights)
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating: Travelers participate in float rotation; float assignments are 4+ hours and based on fairness of previous float assignments

Additional Notes

• EMR system: Epic Beacon used for documentation
• Drug-free workplace; negative drug screen required for all panels
• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius of permanent address
• No specific scrub color required; scrubs not provided

Summary

This is a night-shift oncology acute care RN position requiring specialized experience in chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and adherence to protocols. The role offers a structured orientation, flexible scheduling, and a supportive team environment with charge nurses, house supervisors, and PCTs.