Oncology Registered Nurse
Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with oncology experience to work in a tertiary care hospital setting. The role involves caring for patients with various types of cancer across all phases of care, including inpatient chemotherapy administration and post-operative care for uro-gynecological and gynecological oncology surgical patients. The position includes working in a primary oncology unit and a step-down neuro overflow unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage patient ratios approximately 1:5
• Administer inpatient chemotherapy regimens
• Provide post-surgical care for uro-gynecological and gynecological oncology patients
• Float between departments, units, and facilities as needed within scope
• Work holiday shifts and charge RN assignments as required
• Complete 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combination)
• Provide care for neurological patients in step-down unit (strokes, head bleeds, neurological needs)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Work Environment

• Inpatient oncology unit in a tertiary care, teaching hospital with Level 1 trauma designation
• Magnet recognized facility (5-time Magnet award)
• Use of EPIC electronic charting system
• Free parking available

Schedule & Floating

• 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
• Floating between units and departments regularly as needed
• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments as needed
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Locals accepted
• Pending licenses accepted

Additional Requirements

• Must complete required background checks and verifications including criminal background, education, and license verification
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start required and must remain valid throughout assignment
• Immunizations and health screenings required: Tdap, TB testing, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella, flu vaccination or exemption, and others as applicable
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Completion of unit-specific competency exams including oncology competency and dysrhythmia/EKG competency
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance training modules
• Professional references required (two, preferably supervisors within last year)
• Skills checklist specific to oncology required within 1 year of start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required; first-time travelers are accepted
• Floating and flexibility within scope of practice expected
• Charge RN experience and teaching hospital experience preferred but not required

This position is ideal for an experienced oncology RN looking for a travel contract opportunity in a highly regarded tertiary care hospital with a strong oncology program.