RN Med/Telemetry Oncology
Jackson, Mississippi
University of Mississippi Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Tele Oncology

Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Unit: 5 South Hematology/Oncology
Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center, Very Large Hospital
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on the Hematology/Oncology unit.
• Chemo certification NOT required; manager will train on chemo administration.
• EPIC charting experience required.
• Must be comfortable with lines, chest tubes, hem/onc patients.
• Experience with chemo preferred.
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5 to 1:6, adjusted for higher acuity patients.
• RNs may titrate heparin drips; cardiac drips on some units.
• Telemetry monitors on all patients; RNs work with central monitoring stations.
• Charge nurses take light or full patient assignments as needed.
• Respiratory therapy support available (CPAP, BiPAP at night; high flow on other units).
• Floating required within skillset across med/surg units.

Requirements

• Specialty Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year solid RN experience on first job.
  • Minimum 1 year experience at a Level 1 trauma center or very large hospital.
  • Prior travel experience preferred but not required.
• Certifications:

  • BLS required.
  • ACLS required for charge nurses.
• Vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine required (medical exemption allowed with documentation).
• Scheduling:

  • 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a).
  • Weekend work: typically every other or 2 weekends per month; holiday rotation required.
  • Must work at least 3 of the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day.
  • Block scheduling possible; travelers expected to fill schedule gaps.
• Orientation:

  • First day: paperwork, system logins, unit tour.
  • Followed by 2 additional shifts with a preceptor (12-hour night shifts).

Additional Information

• Fingerprint background check required (remote or in-person options).
• Dress code: solid, professional scrub colors (any color).
• Local candidates accepted.
• Nurse aides available on unit.
• No call or standby requirements.

This position offers a great learning opportunity for nurses interested in oncology and chemotherapy administration within a high-acuity, trauma center environment.