Travel Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse Jobs

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse jobs are TotalMed Staffing (12), Epic Travel Staffing (8), and TRS Healthcare (8).

As of Tuesday, April 16th 2024, Vivian has 31 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $48 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $74 per hour.

Take a look at Vivian's Travel Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Bone marrow transplant nurses are specialized oncology nurses who provide pre-transplant and post-transplant care to patients with damaged bone marrow caused by diseases like juvenile osteoporosis, leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, and anemia, among others. BMT nurses are specially trained to treat BMT patients who are at significant risk of infections and other complications and play an essential role in ensuring bone marrow donors and patients are comfortable before, during, and after procedures. The number of deaths in this patient population can be overwhelming at times, but BMT nursing remains a highly gratifying and rewarding career choice.

In addition to traditional nursing care, BMT nurses have specialized duties relevant to bone marrow transplants. One of the biggest responsibilities of a BMT nurse is administering chemotherapy to patients before bone marrow transplants to destroy the bad bone marrow and make room for good bone marrow. Both the chemotherapy and the bone marrow transplant cause serious side effects and BMT nurses must help their patients manage these effects. Other responsibilities of BMT nurses can include:

Most BMT nurses work in hospitals as part of the facility’s cancer care team within the oncology unit. They may also find employment at specialized cancer care centers or outpatient facilities that treat patients with specialized cancer treatments. Some BMT nurses may work for government agencies, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, or work in doctor’s offices or hospice centers, or even provide in-home care.

Good bone marrow transplant nurses possess traditional nursing skills along with a unique set of skills directly related to BMT procedures, which includes extensive education in the care and special needs of BMT patients and knowledge of disease processes. They excel at deploying comprehensive and complex plans of care and are known for their excellent assessment skills and attention to detail. Successful BMT nurses have an amazing ability to adapt to unpredictable situations, which is complemented by their superior critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They benefit from outstanding verbal and written communication and demonstrate a high degree of compassion, empathy, and respect towards patients and their families.

The first step towards a career as a travel BMT nurse is completing an associate degree in nursing, but many employers prefer or even require a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, from an accredited program. Graduates also must pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam and fulfill any other state-mandated requirements to earn their RN license.

Bone marrow transplant nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN), Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC), among others.