Pediatric Oncology RN
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Pediatric Oncology Chemo Certified

Overview

• Travel/contract RN role in New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 36 hours per week
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Pediatric Hematology / Oncology (2 years of experience)
• Pediatric Hematology / Oncology experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card
• IV Certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with Adolescent patients
• Care/management of ports
• Central Line/Implanted Line Care
• Central line blood draw
• Administration of blood & blood products
• TPN/Lipids
• Assist with lumbar puncture
• Manage Chest Tubes
• Experience with Epic

Clinical Skills

• Administration of blood and blood products
• Care/management of ports
• Central line blood draw
• Central line/implanted line care
• Peripheral line care/management
• Phlebotomy
• Start IVs
• Pediatric dosage calculations
• TPN/lipids
• Administer/monitor chemo
• Body fluid handling post chemo
• Symptom management
• Assist with lumbar puncture
• Neuromuscular disease care
• Seizure disorder care
• Manage chest tubes
• Oxygen delivery systems
• Indwelling urinary catheter care
• Renal failure care
• Infection prevention
• Isolation precautions/PPE
• Wound care/assessment
• Fracture care
• Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) / Rapid Response Team

Unit Details

• Pediatric oncology unit caring for all types of childhood cancers and sickle cell patients
• Ratios: 1:3
• Scrubs: Navy blue

Floating

• Must float within skillset to Peds, PICU stepdown, and Adolescent

Preferred

• None stated