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

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Oncology)
• Unit: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Oncology
• Patient Ratio: 4:1 for all shifts
• Average Daily Census: 30 patients
• Beds/Rooms: 32
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Float: Will float within the service line
• Procedures: Auto stem cell transplants, chemotherapy administration

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Designations: Magnet & Teaching Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 1,266
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including:

  • Statewide searches (MO Highway Patrol, etc.)
  • Nationwide and international searches if applicable
  • Education verification of highest nursing degree
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks required
• Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units (not required for Missouri)
• Primary source verification of Missouri RN license via NURSYS
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, opiates, cocaine, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirators) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health documentation:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (no exemption for BMT unit)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, with yearly TB questionnaire
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination (no exemptions for BMT or neonatal units)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)
• HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Facility-specific orientation modules required (approx. 16 hours) unless completed in current calendar year

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred, within last year)
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start (Oncology skills checklist mandatory)
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exams required
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Vehicle registration form required for day shift workers
• Various state-specific background and registry checks required for Missouri and Illinois placements

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to float within the oncology service line
• Parking information and costs vary; night shift parking is free in employee lots
• Candidates must adhere to all facility policies to avoid being sent home from shifts
• Certification requirements may vary by unit; check unit-specific descriptions for additional certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification if applicable

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity oncology unit within a Magnet and Level I Trauma designated hospital, supporting complex patient care including stem cell transplants and chemotherapy administration.