Bone Marrow Transplant Oncology RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Patient Ratio: 4:1
Unit Details:

• Average daily census: 30 patients
• Beds/rooms: 32
• Floating required throughout the Oncology department as needed
• Auto stem cell transplants performed on unit

Job Description

• Provide care in Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Oncology unit
• Administer chemotherapy and manage oncology patients
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required (must pass Relias EKG exam)
• Accessing/managing ports, central line and PICC line care, central line blood draws
• Administration of blood and blood products
• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Administer antibiotics and antiemetics
• Foley catheter insertion and management
• Follow isolation precautions
• Telemetry interpretation and monitoring
• Every other weekend required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience, with oncology experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Accessing and managing ports
• Central line blood draws
• Central line and implanted line care
• PICC line care
• Foley catheter insertion and management
• Telemetry interpretation

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license) required
• Criminal background check within 6 months of start, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• Professional license primary source verification (NURSYS for Missouri) required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including full drug panel, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (no exemption for Bone Marrow Transplant unit)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination (no exemptions for neonatal or bone marrow transplant units)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, dress code policy, and orientation modules must be completed prior to start
• Unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams required within 1 year of start

Additional Information

• Facility uses EPIC for charting
• Magnet & Teaching hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Parking available with monthly fees; no charge for straight night shifts parking in employee lots
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in an oncology/BMT unit requiring oncology and chemotherapy experience, chemotherapy certification, and strong competency in dysrhythmia interpretation. The role involves night shifts with a 4:1 patient ratio and requires flexibility to float within the oncology department. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, certifications, and facility-specific policies is mandatory. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.