Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down Unit position at a hospital in Michigan, with oncology/chemo experience highly preferred and a night shift schedule.

Details

• General Medical/Oncology Step Down Unit (GMU) in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes general med and oncology stepdown patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–6, with support staff when ratios flex higher and reduced assignments for chemo admits
• Administers chemotherapy via IV and performs IV starts
• Equipment includes Welch Allyn vital sign towers and Sigma IV pumps
• Epic EMR used for documentation
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to other med/surg areas, including AU and ER, to care for med/surg patients
• No on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• ONCC or ONS certification highly preferred; pending ONS certification accepted
• ONC certification highly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/Step Down experience required
• Experience administering chemotherapy via IV required
• IV insertion skills required

Additional Information

• Charge RN is not typically included in patient assignments, providing additional unit support
• Self-scheduling is available for non-weekend shifts; weekend shifts are assigned by the manager/scheduler
• Block scheduling may be accommodated upon request
• Candidate must be available for the first two weeks of the assignment with no time off
• RTO requests made after an offer has been extended must be discussed directly with the on-site manager
• No RTO approved for the July 4th holiday