Oncology RN - Bone Marrow Transplant
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Oncology experience to work in a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Oncology unit. The role involves floating throughout the Oncology department as needed, with a 4:1 patient ratio on all shifts. The unit has an average daily census of 30 patients and 32 beds/rooms. Every other weekend work is required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Oncology nursing experience (higher value confirmed)
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Required Skills & Responsibilities

• Administration of chemotherapy and blood & blood products
• Accessing and managing ports
• Central line blood draws and care (including PICC lines)
• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Administration of antibiotics and antiemetics
• Foley catheter insertion and management
• Isolation precautions
• Telemetry interpretation and monitoring
• Auto stem cell transplants

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri
• Chemotherapy certification
• ONS/ONCC certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Must pass Relias EKG exam (Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias required)
• Competency exams including Oncology and Dysrhythmia/EKG competency (updated annually)

Work Environment

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• Magnet & Teaching Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Floating required within Oncology department

Schedule

• Every other weekend required
• Ratio: 4 patients per nurse

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (quarterly)
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be current throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no declination allowed for BMT unit)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with yearly questionnaire
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declination allowed in certain units including BMT)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Various facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies
• Orientation modules required through WorkRamp (approx. 16 hours) unless completed in current calendar year

Additional Requirements

• Must complete unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams annually
• Floating within Oncology department as needed
• Must adhere to facility policies including dress code, hand hygiene, and fingernail policies
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an Oncology RN with at least 1 year of oncology experience. The role requires chemotherapy certification, ACLS, BLS, and passing a dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam. The nurse will float within the Oncology department and must be comfortable with a 4:1 patient ratio and every other weekend shifts. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific policies is mandatory. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.