ICU RN - BMT
Newnan, Georgia
City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta

ICU RN

Role

• ICU RN for a start-up program
• Float required to IMCU depending on background
• Every other weekend required based on staffing
• First-time traveler with a robust background will be considered

Schedule

• Day shift, 3x12 hours
• 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bone Marrow Transplant experience within the last year
• 1 year of experience
• Bone Marrow Transplant (1 year of experience)
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• CHEMO certification
• Government-issued photo ID
• Background check within 1 year of start, covering all locations lived/worked/in school in the past 7 years, with annual update
• EPLS/GSA/SAM
• HHS/OIG
• Verification of highest level of education
• State license verification prior to facility start and upon expiration
• NURSYS verification prior to facility start
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgement annually
• Physical exam within the last 12 months
• Tdap within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB or chest X-ray
• Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella immunity or vaccination
• Hepatitis B positive titer only
• Varicella immunity or vaccination
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, including marijuana
• Inpatient Oncology experience
• Administration of bone marrow
• Graft Rejection management
• Graft-versus-host disease management
• Stem cell therapies experience
• Body fluid handling post Chemotherapy
• Continuous Infusion of chemotherapy
• IV push administration of chemotherapy
• Management/disposal cytotoxic spills
• Oral Administration of chemotherapy
• Skills in BMT, inpatient oncology, bone marrow administration, graft rejection, graft-versus-host disease, stem cell therapies, chemotherapy administration, body fluid handling post chemotherapy, continuous infusion chemotherapy, IV push chemotherapy, cytotoxic spill management, chemotherapy monitoring, oral chemotherapy administration, recognizing and communicating abnormal lab values, accessing ports, coagulation factors, antifungals, antivirals, blood and blood product administration, port care, central line blood draw, central line/implanted line care, infusion pump management, intravenous hydration/multivitamins, PICC line care, starting IVs, antiemetics, antitumor agents, antibiotics, corticosteroids, Neupogen, hormonal therapy, acute tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, hemorrhage, sepsis, spinal cord compression, patient/family education and support, alteration in skin and mucous membranes, altered mental status, constipation/diarrhea, dysphagia, edema, nausea/vomiting, and neuropathy

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience
• Stem cell experience
• OCN
• Infusion Center
• Outpatient Oncology
• Active Immunotherapy Specific/Non Specific
• Administration of Interferons
• Administration of Interleukins
• Recognize/manage side effects
• Care of patients with various types of cancer
• IV push narcotic agents
• Medication tolerance/dependence assessment
• PCA pump management
• Transdermal patches
• Chest tube care and management
• Colostomy care and management
• Foley catheter insertion/management
• Isolation Precautions
• Neutropenic precautions
• Phlebotomy skills
• Telemetry Interpretation
• Telemetry monitoring
• Tracheostomy care/management
• Wound care
• Advanced directives
• Hospice care
• Withholding/withdrawing treatment
• Post surgical care

Additional Information

• Black scrubs are not provided
• 36 hours of orientation, with 24 hours on the floor
• Pyxis medication system
• EPIC documentation
• SBAR communication
• Provider support includes pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, rapid response teams, respiratory services, transportation, and unit secretary
• Provider coverage includes Intensivist, CRNA, Hospitalist, and Anesthesiologist 12 hours/day, 24-hour on call, and NP in house 24/7
• 100% nicotine-free facility
• Onsite flu vaccination is available, subject to availability