Hematology/Oncology Telemetry Registered Nurse
Jackson, Mississippi
University of Mississippi Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – Hematology/Oncology Unit

Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking experienced Registered Nurses for a Level 1 trauma center Hematology/Oncology unit. This role involves caring for hematology/oncology patients, including those receiving chemotherapy (chemo certification not required). The position offers a great learning opportunity with on-the-job training for chemo administration.

Unit Details

• Unit: 5 South Hematology/Oncology
• Beds: 32
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:5, sometimes up to 1:6; adjusted for higher acuity patients
• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a)
• Scheduling: Block scheduling possible; travelers expected to fill schedule gaps; weekend work typically every other or 2 weekends per month; holiday rotation required
• Floating: Staff float between all med/surg units within skillset; higher acuity patients assigned to core staff
• Dress Code: Solid color, professional scrubs (any color)

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year solid RN experience on first job
• At least 1 year experience in a Level 1 trauma center or very large hospital setting
• EPIC charting experience required
• BLS certification required (ACLS required for charge nurses)
• Comfortable managing lines, chest tubes, and caring for hem/onc patients
• Experience with chemo preferred but not required (training provided)
• Experience with titrating heparin drips; familiarity with cardiac drips a plus
• Must be comfortable working with tele monitors and reading strips; tele monitoring available on unit

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel experience with contract extensions preferred
• Experience in hematology/oncology or chemo administration preferred

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccine required (medical exemption allowed with documentation)
• Fingerprint background check required (remote or in-person options)
• Must work at least 3 of the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day
• Open to working up to 48 hours per week; overtime billed after 48 hours

Patient Population & Care Environment

• Common diagnoses: hematology/oncology patients, including chemo patients
• High acuity patients with complex needs
• Respiratory therapy support available (CPAP, BiPAP at night; high flow on other units)

Orientation & Training

• Unit-specific orientation on first day including paperwork, system logins (Omnicell, Epic), and unit tour
• Two additional 12-hour shifts with preceptor for hands-on training

This position is ideal for RNs with solid acute care experience seeking to expand skills in hematology/oncology within a high-acuity trauma center environment.