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We are seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical Oncology RN for a 13-week assignment on an Oncology, GYN-Oncology, Palliative Care, and Medical Telemetry unit. The nurse will care for adult patients with oncology and medical-surgical needs. Responsibilities Provide nursing care to adult oncology and medical-surgical patients.
Administer IV medications, infusions, and blood products. Access and manage ports, central lines, and PICC lines. Monitor patients for oncologic emergencies, including sepsis, hemorrhage, tumor lysis syndrome, and extravasation.
Provide symptom and pain management, including PCA pump management. Maintain neutropenic precautions and follow isolation/PPE protocols. Recognize and report abnormal lab values and changes in patient condition.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and float to similar units or sister facilities as needed. Requirements Minimum 2 years of acute-care nursing experience. Medical-Surgical and/or Oncology experience required.
Epic charting experience required. Active Colorado RN license or compact RN license required. Required certification: BLS.
Oncology certification (ONS/ONCC or OCN) preferred, but not required. Must be comfortable with flexible patient ratios and floating based on facility needs. First-time travelers are accepted.
About the role
The nurse will care for adult patients with oncology and medical-surgical needs.