Medical-Surgical RN – Hematology/Oncology
Jackson, Mississippi
University of Mississippi Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg 5 South (Hem/Onc)

Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Unit: 5 South Hematology Oncology (32 beds)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing with Hematology/Oncology focus
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 1 year of specialty experience preferred (level 1 trauma experience required)
  • Experience at a larger facility with high acuity patients and surgeries preferred
  • Comfort with lines, chest tubes, hematology/oncology, and chemotherapy preferred
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) mandatory
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required for charge RNs
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified / not required

Clinical Responsibilities & Skills

• Administer chemotherapy (training provided by manager; ONC certification not required)
• Manage patient care with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6, adjusted for acuity
• Titrate drips such as heparin; amiodarone may be started before transfer to cardiac unit
• Monitor patients using tele monitoring systems; RNs collaborate with central monitor stations
• Float between MedSurg units as needed, with higher acuity patients assigned to core staff
• Work with respiratory therapy support for CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen as needed

Work Schedule & Environment

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am)
• Scheduling: Block scheduling possible; travelers expected to fill schedule gaps
• Weekend Requirement: Typically every other weekend or 2 weekends per month; may vary
• Holiday Requirement: Rotate with regular staff
• Call/Standby: None required
• Dress Code: Solid color professional scrubs (any color)

Orientation & Onboarding

• First day includes paperwork, attestations, and system logins (Omnicell, Epic)
• Unit tour and scheduling discussion
• Two additional 12-hour night shifts with a preceptor for orientation

Additional Requirements

• Flu Vaccine: Required by November 15 (medical exemptions allowed with documentation)
• Fingerprinting: Required; remote process takes 10 days or in-person at designated campuses prior to start
• EPIC Charting Proficiency: Required
• Travel Radius: Must be willing to work within a 50-mile radius of the facility

Unit Culture & Support

• Charge nurses take light patient assignments and can take full load if needed
• Nurse managers available weekdays; house supervisors cover evenings and weekends
• Educators and managers support staff development; smaller units share resources

This position offers a great learning opportunity for nurses interested in hematology/oncology and chemotherapy administration within a supportive, high-acuity MedSurg environment.