Oncology Chemo Certified RN
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Oncology Chemo Certified Registered Nurse

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a General Medical Unit (GMU) step-down unit caring for general medical and oncology step-down patients.
• Available schedules: 36 or 48 hour weeks (indicate preference when applying).
• Nurse to patient ratio typically 1:4-6; ratios may flex higher with support staff. Chemo admissions reduce assignment ratios.
• Floating to other med-surg areas including Acute Unit (AU) and Emergency Room (ER) to care for med-surg patients.
• Weekend work: every other weekend.
• No call required.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated upon request.
• Must be available for the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Requests for time off after offer must be discussed with onsite manager.

Required Skills

• Administering chemotherapy via IV.
• Starting IVs.
• Experience with Welch Allyn Vital Sign Towers, Sigma IV Pumps.
• EPIC electronic documentation system.
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/Stepdown nursing experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) only.
• Oncology Nursing Certification (ONCC) or Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification required. Pending ONS certification accepted, but ONC must be in hand.
• NIH Stroke Certification.

Additional Certifications (as applicable)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA only (if working with pediatrics).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AAP or American Medical Learning Center only (if working with pediatrics).
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (required for Emergency Department).
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) (as applicable).
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) (as applicable).
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) (as applicable).

Scheduling and Work Environment

• Weekends assigned by manager/scheduler; other days can be self-scheduled.
• Floating to other med-surg units including AU and ER.
• Charge RN typically not assigned patients.
• Chemo admissions reduce patient assignment ratios.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in PCU/Stepdown nursing.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/Tspot) within 30 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required.
• Proof of Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine.
• Proof of Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination.
• Hepatitis B titer, series, or facility declination required.
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1.
• Fit mask testing required on-site (Honeywell DC365N95HC) for acute care roles.
• Background checks including criminal history, SSN trace, national and state searches, education verification, and others as required.
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions (not typically RN stepdown).
• Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty roles (not applicable here).

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps.
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required.
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units.
• Various facility-specific documents including Code of Conduct, Appearance Standards, and vaccine exemption forms as applicable.

Summary

This is a travel contract Registered Nurse position in Michigan on a step-down oncology unit requiring chemotherapy certification and at least 2 years of PCU/Stepdown experience. The role involves administering chemotherapy, IV starts, and working with EPIC documentation. The schedule includes every other weekend and floating to other med-surg areas. Required licenses include a Michigan RN license, BLS, and oncology certification (ONCC or ONS). Multiple health and compliance requirements must be met prior to start.