Oncology/Hematology Charge Nurse
Irvine, California
City of Hope Orange County Cancer Specialty Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Oncology/Hematology Charge Nurse)

Location: Irvine, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Lead daily operations on a specialized blood disorders and cancer unit (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, etc.)
• Balance patient care with leadership duties including staffing, patient flow, and managing complex treatments such as chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and CAR T-cell therapy
• Mentor staff and ensure safety protocols are followed
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide optimal care
• Patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Schedule: 3x12 hour night shifts, float required, weekend rotation required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years oncology experience REQUIRED (hematology experience preferred)
• Minimum 3 years charge nurse experience REQUIRED
• Prior travel experience NOT required (1st time travelers accepted if experience requirements are met)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Chemotherapy certification
• Valid state nursing license

Skills and Experience Required

• Inpatient oncology nursing
• Administration of chemotherapy
• EPIC electronic medical record experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bone marrow transplant (BMT)
• Outpatient oncology
• Active immunotherapy (specific and non-specific)
• Administration of interferons, interleukins, cytotoxic therapy
• Recognition and management of chemotherapy side effects
• Stem cell therapies and graft-related care (rejection, graft-versus-host disease)
• Care for various cancers including bladder, kidney, brain, breast, colorectal, lung, lymphoma, melanoma, multiple myeloma, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate
• Handling and disposal of cytotoxic agents and chemotherapy administration methods (continuous infusion, IV push, oral)
• Monitoring chemotherapy and abnormal lab values
• IV therapy and infusion management, including ports, PICC lines, central lines
• Administration of blood products and coagulation factors
• Use of antifungals, antivirals, antibiotics, antiemetics, corticosteroids, hormonal therapy, Neupogen
• Management of oncologic emergencies (tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, hemorrhage, sepsis, spinal cord compression)
• Pain management including PCA pumps, narcotic agents, transdermal patches
• Care coordination and management of chest tubes, colostomies, Foley catheters
• Isolation and neutropenic precautions
• Phlebotomy and telemetry skills
• Telephone triage
• Tracheostomy and wound care
• Psychosocial and hospice care

Orientation

• 36 hours of orientation provided

This position is ideal for experienced oncology RNs with charge nurse leadership skills looking for a travel contract in California.