Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Oncology Nurse

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in Medical Surgical Oncology to provide care for adult to geriatric patients. The role involves managing oncology and hematology diagnoses, oncologic emergencies, and administering chemotherapy precautions and pain management drips.

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics
• Oncology and Hematology patients

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in the specialty
• 1st time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)

Skills and Work Setting Requirements

• Oncology diagnoses from diagnosis to end-of-life care
• Hematology diagnoses
• DNR/Comfort Care (CC) patients
• Management of oncologic emergencies
• Chemotherapy precautions
• Administration of morphine drips, dilaudid drips, CADD pumps, PCA pumps
• Occasional off-service assignments
• Use of Epic electronic health record system (required)
• Use of Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Use of SBAR communication method

Staffing and Schedule

• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:6
• Unit size: 19 beds, average daily census 15
• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and possibly to a nearby location (~3 miles)
• Call: None
• Return to Office (RTO) policy: Maximum 7 days
• Holiday work expectations: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it; if 2 holidays, expected to work both; if 3 holidays, expected to work 2 of them

Orientation and Compliance

• Full compliance with onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length
• Background checks, education verification, and other pre-employment screenings required prior to start

Required Documents and Health Screenings

• Valid Registered Nurse license for Georgia
• Background check within 30 days of start
• Education verification (degree related to nursing)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Flu vaccination or signed declination (seasonal requirement)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Annual NURSYS license verification
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• References: 2 clinical references required

Additional Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required by agency)
• Color blindness test (required for all candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for certain units)

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Notes

• Floating may include assignments at a nearby facility within the same system
• No call requirements
• Candidates must be prepared to work major holidays as outlined
• Locals accepted at the same rate as travelers

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Hematology/Oncology nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with oncology experience looking for a travel assignment in Georgia with a supportive team and structured orientation process.