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

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

Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work at a Level 1 trauma center on the Hematology/Oncology unit (32 beds).
• Unit typically has nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6, adjusted for higher acuity patients.
• Manage patients with hematology/oncology diagnoses, including chemotherapy administration (chemo certification NOT required; training provided).
• Experience with lines, chest tubes, and comfort with hem/onc patients preferred.
• EPIC charting experience is required.
• Travel experience with contract extensions preferred but not required.
• Must be comfortable titrating drips such as heparin; some cardiac drips may be involved.
• Telemetry monitoring on all patients; RNs work with central monitors and read their own strips.
• Charge nurses take light patient assignments and may take full loads if needed.
• Respiratory therapy support available; CPAP/BiPAP at night, high flow on other units.
• Floating required within skillset across med/surg units; higher acuity patients assigned to core staff.

Schedule & Work Environment

• 12-hour shifts: 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am.
• Weekend requirement: typically every other weekend or 2 weekends per month.
• Holiday rotation with regular staff.
• No call or standby requirements.
• Block scheduling possible; travelers expected to fill scheduling gaps.
• Dress code: solid color, professional scrubs (any color).
• Orientation includes paperwork, system logins (Omnicell, Epic), unit tour, and 2 additional shifts with preceptor.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience on first job.
• Minimum 1 year experience at a Level 1 trauma center or very large hospital.
• BLS certification required; ACLS required for charge nurses.
• EPIC charting experience required.
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemption allowed with documentation).
• Fingerprint background check required (remote or in-person options).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hematology/oncology patients and chemotherapy administration.
• Prior travel experience with contract extensions preferred but not mandatory.

Additional Notes

• The unit is a Level 1 trauma center with high acuity patients.
• Nurses float within med/surg units but higher acuity patients are assigned to core staff.
• The position offers a great learning opportunity for chemo administration without prior certification.