Bone Marrow Transplant Oncology RN
St Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

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

Job Description

• Department: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Oncology
• Key Responsibilities:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias (Relias EKG exam required)
  • Floating throughout the Oncology department as needed (not always on 9800 unit)
  • Auto stem cell transplants
  • Chemotherapy administration
• Patient Ratio: 4:1 for all shifts
• Average Daily Census: 30 patients
• Beds/Rooms: 32
• Schedule: Every other weekend required
• Experience: Minimum 1 year required; first-time travelers accepted
• Certifications: BCLS required; chemotherapy certification preferred

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care Facility
• Magnet & Teaching Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 1,266
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Required Exams and Certifications

• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia or HSH Basic EKG with Lethal Rhythms (must be completed within 1 year of start and updated annually)
• BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• Chemotherapy Certification (preferred)
• Physical Exam (within 1 year of start)
• Drug Testing (within 1 year of start, must include specific panels)
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Exemption (required during flu season)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required; no declination for Bone Marrow Transplant Unit)
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (2 negative PPDs or equivalent test within 1 year)
• Immunizations: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer, vaccines, or declination; no declination allowed in certain units)
• Fit Mask Testing (annual, must pass fit test for N95 respirators)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal Background Check (7-year search, statewide and nationwide as applicable) within 6 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (quarterly)
• Education Verification of highest nursing degree
• State-specific searches and registries as required
• Fingerprinting for Illinois long-term care or rehab units (if applicable)
• Professional license primary source verification (NURSYS for Missouri licenses)
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit-specific oncology competency exam (updated annually)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification if applicable
• HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Regulatory Compliance Education (annual)
• Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Two professional references (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application
• Unit-specific skills checklist (Oncology/Outpatient Oncology/Infusion Center skills required)
• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)
• Vehicle registration form for day shift workers (if applicable)

Notes

• Floating within the Oncology department is required; assignment to units depends on greatest need per shift.
• Candidates must be prepared to work every other weekend.
• Facility uses EPIC for charting.
• Scrubs color is navy blue.
• Parking fees apply for day/night rotations; no charge for straight night shifts.

This position is ideal for RNs with oncology experience, especially those comfortable with BMT and chemotherapy administration, who meet the required certifications and compliance standards.