Oncology Acute Care RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Oncology Acute RN - Peoria, Illinois

Position Overview

• Department: Oncology Acute (19 private beds)
• Specialty: Oncology Acute Care Nursing
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (0700 or 1900 start)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Days: Sat/Sun; Nights: Fri/Sat, as staffing permits)
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with manager coordination; schedule completed in 6-week blocks
• Floating: Included in unit float rotation; float shifts typically 4+ hours

Patient Population & Care

• Patient Types: All cancer types (commonly Lymphoma, Leukemia), hematology, medical patients, radiation oncology, and gynecologic oncology
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days: Typically 1:5 (can vary 1:4-5)
  • Nights: Typically 1:6 (can vary 1:5-6)
  • 1:1 staffing for specific medications/therapies as needed
• Common Drips: Set rate heparin, chemotherapy (e.g., 24-hr Methotrexate bags)
• RN Titration: RNs do not titrate drips; medication adjustments require physician orders

Required Certifications & Experience

• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
• Experience:

  • IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration
  • Handling chemotherapy precautions (PPE)
  • Monitoring for medication side effects

Unit Support & Resources

• Charge Nurse: Present 24/7; generally does not take patient assignments but may occasionally
• House Supervisor: Present 24/7
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs):

  • 3 PCTs on day shift (0700-1930)
  • 2 PCTs on night shift (1900-0730)
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment:

  • Bipap (only if patient’s home regimen)
  • Cpap (RT manages; RNs assist as needed)
• Telemetry:

  • House-wide telemetry with Phillips monitors
  • RNs are not required to interpret strips

Orientation & Documentation

• Orientation: 24-36 hours unit-specific orientation
• EMR: Epic Beacon used for documentation

Additional Notes

• Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels
• Local Placements: Accepts clinicians within 50-mile radius
• Call/Standby: None required
• Scrub Color/Dress Code: No specific scrub color required

This position is ideal for RNs with oncology acute care experience, particularly those skilled in chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, seeking a structured 12-hour shift schedule with a supportive team environment.