MedSurg Hematology/Oncology RN
Jackson, Mississippi
University of Mississippi Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - MedSurg 5 South (Hem/Onc)

Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Unit: 5 South Hematology Oncology
• Beds: 32
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:5, up to 1:6; adjusted down for higher acuity patients
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Hematology/Oncology, chemotherapy patients
• Telemetry: All patients monitored; central monitor stations communicate with RNs

Required Qualifications

• License: Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS required for charge RNs
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in level 1 trauma or higher acuity med/surg settings
  • Experience at a larger facility with high surgery volume preferred
  • Comfort with lines, chest tubes, and hematology/oncology care preferred
  • Chemotherapy experience preferred but not required (training provided)
• Skills: Ability to titrate heparin drips; familiarity with cardiac drips a plus
• Other Requirements:

  • EPIC charting proficiency required
  • Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions allowed with documentation)
  • Fingerprint background check required (remote process takes 10 days)

Work Schedule & Environment

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a)
• Scheduling: Block scheduling possible; travelers expected to fill schedule gaps
• Weekend Requirement: Typically every other weekend or 2 weekends per month
• Holiday Requirement: Rotates with regular staff
• Floating: Staff float between all med/surg units within skillset; higher acuity patients assigned to core staff
• Dress Code: Solid color professional scrubs (any color)

Orientation & Training

• First day includes paperwork, system logins (Omnicell, Epic), and unit tour
• Two additional 12-hour shifts with preceptor for orientation

Additional Notes

• Charge nurses take light patient assignments and may take full load if needed
• Respiratory therapy support available for CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen
• No call or standby requirements

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required for this position.