Oncology RN
Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's Hospital

Oncology Registered Nurse

Job Overview

• Travel/contract RN position in Kansas City, Missouri
• Day shift: 3x12 hours, 6:45 AM–7:15 PM
• 36 hours per week
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Patient ratio: 1:5
• First-time travelers accepted

Unit Details

• Primary oncology unit caring for patients across all phases of cancer treatment
• Inpatient chemotherapy is administered on the unit
• Includes post-op care for uro-gyn and gyn-onc surgical patients
• Also serves as a step-down neuro overflow unit for strokes, head bleeds, and other neurological needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Oncology experience (2 years of experience)
• Oncology experience within the last year
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities
• 8 weekend shifts in each 6-week schedule period
• No more than 7 days of requested time off
• Home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous charge experience
• Teaching hospital experience

Key Skills

• IV therapy and infusions
• Blood and blood product administration
• Central line and port care
• Telemetry interpretation and monitoring
• Neutropenic precautions
• Wound care
• Chemotherapy administration and related patient education
• Oncology emergency recognition and management

Additional Notes

• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments may be required as needed
• On-call is not required
• Block scheduling is not available
• Free parking is available