Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology Chemo Certified RN for a 13-week teaching hospital assignment requiring an active MI license and chemotherapy administration certification.

Details

• Work in the Oncology Chemo Certified unit of a hospital setting
• Care for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and other blood dyscrasias
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule (4x12 hours), 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• On-call responsibilities required
• Perform cell and gene therapy administration, blood product administration, chemotherapy and conditioning treatment administration, supportive care, and triage

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required in-hand (compact license not accepted)
• BLS certification required
• Chemo certification (ONS/ONCC) and OCN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Bone marrow transplant experience preferred (administering cells not required)
• Skilled in IV therapy/infusions, port access and management, central line care, and PICC line care
• Experience with chemotherapy administration, biotherapy, and cytotoxic therapy management
• Ability to recognize and manage oncologic emergencies including anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, and sepsis
• Knowledge of neutropenic precautions and isolation/PPE protocols
• 2 professional references required from a manager or supervisor (charge RNs not accepted)

Additional Information

• Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products while monitoring for treatment-related complications
• Provide symptom management for side effects such as nausea/vomiting, altered mental status, and skin/mucous membrane changes
• Coordinate care and provide patient/family education and psychosocial support
• Handle cytotoxic spills and body fluids post-chemotherapy per safety protocols
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• No RTO permitted during the first week of the contract
• Required certifications must be obtained prior to the start date
• Traveler pairs are not accepted
• Previous Michigan Medicine (University of Michigan/Sparrow Hospital) employees cannot apply if employed within the last 12 months
• Permanent staff may return as travelers after a 1-year separation