Medical-Surgical Oncology RN (Bone Marrow Transplant & Chemotherapy)
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Oncology
• Must pass Relias EKG exam; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Floating required throughout the Oncology department as needed; may be assigned to different units based on need
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 4:1 for all shifts
• Average daily census: 30 patients
• Beds/rooms: 32
• Every other weekend required
• Responsibilities include:

  • Auto stem cell transplants
  • Chemotherapy administration
• BCLS certification required
• Chemotherapy certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience required
• First-time travelers accepted

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Magnet & Teaching Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 1,266
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (if applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA or AAP (if applicable)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required if extending past 9 months in Burn ICU or as per unit requirements
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - Required if applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - Required for Neuro ICU RNs with additional on-site education
• IV Certification - Required for LPNs/LVNs at Missouri facilities
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam - Required as applicable
• Unit Specific Competency Exam - Required annually; Oncology competency exam required for Med Surg-Oncology Unit
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam - Basic dysrhythmia exam required for RNs in Oncology and other specified units; must be completed within 1 year of start and updated annually

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Valid Missouri RN license (Primary source verification via NURSYS required)
• Government-issued ID required (Driver’s license if applicable)
• Criminal background check within 6 months of start (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required quarterly
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable (Missouri and Illinois)
• Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (no exemption in Bone Marrow Transplant Unit)
  • Negative TB test or equivalent within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination (no exemptions in certain units)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season

Compliance & Facility Specific Documents

• HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
• Confidentiality Form (annual)
• Regulatory Compliance Education (annual, must score 80% or higher)
• Hepatitis B declination form (annual)
• TB Questionnaire (annual)
• Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
• Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
• Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
• Vehicle Registration form for day shift workers at this facility
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)

Work Schedule & Other Requirements

• Every other weekend required
• Floating within Oncology department as needed
• Parking available with monthly fees; no charge for straight night shifts parking in employee lots
• Scrubs required for orientation and work

Experience & References

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience required
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Oncology experience preferred; if lacking, escalation to BJC lead required

This position is suitable for RNs with oncology experience, especially those comfortable with bone marrow transplant and chemotherapy administration, who meet the certification and compliance requirements listed above.