Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,484 per week
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Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in New York, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Oncology Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel - 1 1.Performs chemo, therapeutic treatments and blood transfusions and phlebotomy procedures.2.The Registered Nurse (RN) provides and coordinates the care of patients/families and significant others in the ambulatory care setting by assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems, including evaluation of the patient's response to the care. These responsibilities also include patient/family/significant other education and health maintenance strategies. The RN is a member of a designated health care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care and achieving goals.3.Responsible for all unit enabling operations including patient flow, assignment, ordering and medical record prep. Triage all sick and walk-in patients.4.Responsible for telephone communication, telephone triage, communicate test results in collaboration with provider including appropriate follow-up5.Assist with procedures.6.Administer oral/IM/IV/SQ/Inhaled medications.7.Administer blood and blood products, specific to specialty areas.8.Performs treatments such as: chemotherapy administration, conscious sedation and other procedures specific to specialty practices. 9.Accesses and maintains central lines/ports for blood drawing and medication administration.10.Provides and initiates respiratory interventions according to standards.11.Coordinates delegates and/or provides all other patient care activities.12.Initiates CPR13.Coordinates in-patient admissions and ER referrals.14.Identifies learning family/patient needs, including level of comprehension.15.Informs about treatments, tests, preps, OR procedures.16.Instructs on home and self-care.17.Evaluates client outcomes through return demonstration and/or verbalization of understanding.18.Maintains an environment that is conducive to meeting patient care needs and that facilitates patient flow.19.Promotes and provides for patient safety in accordance with state and federal guidelines.20.Practices and monitors infection control. Maintains a clean, quiet, organized patient care environment21.Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients families and significant others. 22.May be required to perform other duties as assigned or perform other duties when necessary Bachelor's Degree preferredCurrent NY State Registered Nurse License, .Minimum 2 years Medical Oncology Nursing Experience RequiredOncology Nursing Society (ONS) Active Chemotherapy- Biotherapy Provider Card required5.Certification in area of specialty is highly recommended, BCLS, ACLS required Tact Medical Staffing Job ID 487455. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Oncology About Tact Staff Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level. Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you. Be Adventurous, Make a Difference , Travel with Tact. Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do. Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want and don't want in a travel assignment.