Med Surg Oncology RN
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center

RN (Registered Nurse)

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Specialty

MedSurg Oncology RN

Contract Length

13 weeks

Shift

Nights, 12-hour shifts

Schedule

• Block scheduling and self-scheduling are allowed
• Every other weekend required, unless scheduled for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights
• Holiday coverage may be needed depending on unit needs
• On-call may be required at times for low census

Unit Overview

• Inpatient medical unit with 24 beds
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Days: 1:4 to 1:5
  • Nights: 1:5 to 1:6
• Floating may be required to other inpatient units, including telemetry, surgical ortho neuro, and medical units

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of experience
• BLS certification
• RQI completed during orientation
• Ability to titrate drips

Clinical Expectations

• Care for medical patients, including COPD, psych, detox, oncologic emergencies, neutropenic fevers, blood transfusions, failure to thrive, and falls
• Heparin and fentanyl are among the titratable or set-rate drips used on the unit
• Chemo is not required

Orientation

• 3 shifts with a preceptor
• Biweekly orientation only

Additional Details

• Permanent address must be at least 25 miles from the facility location
• Navy blue scrubs
• RT manages CPAP, BiPAP maintenance, and high-flow oxygen
• Charge nurse is present on both shifts and generally does not take patients
• CNA support is available on both day and night shifts