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

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

Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Unit: 5 South Hematology/Oncology
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a Level 1 trauma center on the Hematology/Oncology unit.
• Care for patients with hematology/oncology diagnoses, including chemotherapy administration (chemo certification NOT required; training provided).
• Manage lines, chest tubes, and high acuity patients.
• Use EPIC charting system (experience required).
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5, occasionally up to 1:6, adjusted for higher acuity.
• Telemetry monitoring on all patients; RNs collaborate with central monitor stations.
• 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a).
• Floating within med/surg units expected, with higher acuity patients assigned to core staff.
• Holiday and weekend coverage required (must work at least 3 of 6 major holiday dates).
• No call or standby requirements.
• Dress code: solid color, professional scrubs (any color).

Required Qualifications

• License: Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Mississippi.
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year solid RN experience on first job.
  • At least 1 year experience in a Level 1 trauma center or very large hospital.
  • Experience with hematology/oncology patients preferred but not mandatory.
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS required for charge nurses.
• Skills:

  • Comfortable with lines, chest tubes, and titrating drips (heparin, possibly amiodarone).
  • EPIC charting experience required.
• Other:

  • Flu vaccine required (medical exemption allowed with documentation).
  • Fingerprint background check required (remote or in-person options).
• Preferred:

  • Prior travel experience with contract extensions preferred but not required.

Work Environment & Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts with some flexibility for block scheduling.
• Weekend requirement: typically every other or two weekends per month.
• Must work at least 3 of the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day.
• Nurse managers and educators available during business hours; charge nurses take light patient assignments and can take full load if needed.
• Respiratory therapy support available for CPAP/BiPAP and high flow oxygen.

Additional Notes

• Unit has 32 beds.
• Typical patient acuity is high with complex med/surg and oncology needs.
• Orientation includes paperwork, system logins, unit tour, and 2 additional shifts with a preceptor.