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

Oncology Acute RN Position - Peoria, Illinois

Job Overview

• Department: Oncology Acute
• Unit Size: 19 beds, all private rooms
• Patient Types: All cancer types (commonly Lymphoma and Leukemia), Hematology, medical patients, radiation oncology, and Gynecologic Oncology
• Staffing Ratios:

  • Days: Typically 1:5 (can vary 1:4-5)
  • Nights: Typically 1:6 (can vary 1:5-6)
  • 1:1 staffing for specific medications/therapies as needed

Required Certifications & Experience

• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
• Experience:

  • IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration
  • Handling chemotherapy precautions (PPE)
  • Monitoring for medication side effects
• Medication Titration:

  • RNs do not titrate drips; medication adjustments require physician orders
  • Common set-rate drips include heparin and chemotherapy (e.g., 24-hour Methotrexate bags)

Unit Support & Equipment

• Charge Nurse: Present 24/7, generally does not take patient assignments but may occasionally
• House Supervisor: Present 24/7
• Patient Care Techs (PCTs):

  • 3 PCTs on day shift (0700-1930)
  • 2 PCTs on night shift (1900-0730)
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment:

  • CPAP: RNs assist
  • BiPAP: Only if part of patient’s home regimen; RT manages both CPAP and BiPAP
• Telemetry:

  • House-wide telemetry system with Phillips monitors
  • RNs are not required to interpret strips

Scheduling & Work Hours

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Times: 0700-1900 or 1900-0700
• Schedule Flexibility:

  • May split contract between day and night shifts or work nights only
  • Self-scheduling with coordination for time-off requests
  • Schedule finalized on a 6-week cycle
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Days: Sat/Sun; Nights: Fri/Sat)
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: Travelers participate in float rotation; floating shifts are 4+ hours and assigned fairly

Orientation & Policies

• Orientation: 24-36 hours, unit-specific
• EMR System: Epic Beacon
• Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required
• Local Placement: Accepts clinicians living within 50 miles
• Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty
• Non-billable Orientation Hours: 12 hours (do not count toward guaranteed hours)

Additional Notes

• No specific scrub color required
• Experience with IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy is essential
• Active Illinois nursing license or proof of application required

Contract Length

• 13 weeks