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

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Oncology
• Oncology and chemotherapy experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Floating required throughout the Oncology department as needed; may be assigned to different units based on need
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 4:1 for all shifts
• Average daily census: 30 patients
• Beds/rooms: 32
• Every other weekend required
• Responsibilities include:

  • Auto stem cell transplants
  • Chemotherapy administration
  • Accessing/managing ports
  • Administration of blood and blood products
  • Central line blood draws and care (including PICC lines)
  • Starting and maintaining IVs
  • Administering antibiotics and antiemetics
  • Foley catheter insertion and management
  • Isolation precautions
  • Telemetry interpretation and monitoring

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)
• Chemotherapy certification
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current 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
• Experience with administration of chemotherapy
• Ability to interpret and manage telemetry monitoring
• Experience accessing and managing ports
• Central line and implanted line care, including PICC line care

Certifications & Competencies

• Chemotherapy certification
• ACLS and BLS (AHA only)
• Oncology competency exam (unit-specific, annual update required)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (annual)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Schedule & Work Environment

• Floating across Oncology units as needed
• Every other weekend required
• Short-term acute care setting
• Magnet and teaching hospital with Level I trauma center designation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months of start, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Professional license primary source verification (NURSYS for Missouri)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirators) with annual renewal
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (no exemption for Bone Marrow Transplant Unit)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, hand hygiene policy, dress code policy, and orientation modules (approx. 16 hours) completed prior to start
• Skills checklist specific to Oncology/Infusion Center required within 1 year of start

References & History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application and performance evaluations may be required

Additional Notes

• Parking is available with monthly fees; no reimbursement provided
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Charting system: EPIC
• Floating may require flexibility to work in different Oncology units based on patient census and staffing needs

This position is ideal for an oncology nurse with chemotherapy experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.