Oncology Infusion RN
Grass Valley, California
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse — Infusion & Ambulatory Treatment Center

Overview

• Travel contract for an oncology/infusion nursing role in an outpatient ambulatory treatment center.
• Contract length: 13 weeks.
• Shift: 8-hour days.
• Hours: 40 per week.

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN license.
• BLS certification.
• ONS chemo/immunotherapy provider card.
• 2 years of experience.
• Recent or active chemotherapy administration skills.
• Vascular access skills, including peripheral IVs, port access, and Hickman/PICC maintenance.
• Strong pharmacologic knowledge.
• Strong ability to manage hypersensitivity reactions.
• Strong skills in lab evaluation as it relates to oncology treatment.
• 2 supervisory references, including at least one charge-level reference, within the last 12 months.

Unit Details

• Outpatient infusion center with 13 infusion chairs.
• Primary patient population: oncology patients and community patients receiving infusion-related treatments.
• Common treatments include chemotherapy, hydration, blood transfusions, injections, antibiotics, and management of hypersensitivity reactions.
• RNs are required to titrate drips.
• No tele monitoring on the unit.
• No dedicated nursing aides on the unit.
• Basic oxygen equipment is available.

Scheduling and Work Expectations

• Nurses self-schedule.
• One weekend day is required per 4-week schedule.
• No call or standby requirement at this time.
• Floating is required to inpatient units to provide inpatient chemotherapy.
• Travelers are first to be adjusted if schedule changes are needed.

Orientation and Dress Code

• Orientation includes off-site and on-site components, followed by department orientation and competency completion.
• Navy blue scrubs are required.