Oncology Step-Down RN
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a General Medical/Oncology (GMU) step-down unit caring for general medical and oncology stepdown patients.
• Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy via IV and starting IVs.
• Equipment used: Welch Allyn Vital Sign Towers, Sigma IV Pumps, EPIC for documentation.
• Nurse to patient ratio typically 1:4-6; ratios may flex higher with support staff. Chemo admits decrease assignment ratios.
• Floating to other med-surg areas including Acute Unit (AU) and Emergency Room (ER) to care for med-surg patients.
• Weekend work: every other weekend.
• Scheduling: Weekends assigned by manager/scheduler; other days can be self-scheduled. Block scheduling may be accommodated.
• Must be available for the first two weeks of the assignment.

Required Qualifications

• License: Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • ONCC or ONS certification (must have one; pending ONS accepted but ONC must be in hand)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years PCU/Stepdown experience.
• Skills:

  • Administering chemotherapy via IV.
  • Starting IVs.
• Other:

  • No call required.
  • Must be willing to float to other med-surg areas including AU and ER.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 30 days of start (annual TB testing not required).
• Proof of Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine.
• Immunizations required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer, no exemptions accepted).
• Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required for candidates starting after November 1.
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start.
• Fit mask testing required (Honeywell DC365N95HC), with on-site fit test appointment.

Background and Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions (not specifically RN oncology, but may apply if floating to other units).
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements (not specifically oncology RN).
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps.
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required.

Additional Notes

• Floating to other med-surg areas including AU and ER may require flexibility.
• Block scheduling requests should be included with application.
• No call responsibilities.
• Weekend work every other weekend.

This position is ideal for experienced oncology RNs with PCU/stepdown experience who are comfortable administering chemotherapy and working in a fast-paced stepdown environment with some floating responsibilities.