TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Oncology RN in Bangor, Maine, 04401 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse - Oncology Job Specialty: Oncology Job Duration: 26 weeks (Preferred but not required) Shift: 7A-7P, 12-hour day shift Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Experience: - RN: Minimum 1 year preferred - CNA: Minimum 1 year (Previous hospital experience within the last year requires manager approval) - First-time traveler accepted License: Registered Nurse Certifications: - RN: Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) preferred, Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemo certification preferred, EKG interpretation preferred - CNA: BLS Must-Have: - No more than 6 days request for time off (RTO); no holidays for RTO accepted - Charge experience highly preferred Job Description: - Work on either of two similar care units - Patients: Various medical diagnoses except cardiac - Common diagnoses: Stroke, COPD, respiratory issues, GI bleed, renal failure, oncology, electrolyte imbalance, altered mental status, weakness, non-operable fractures - Patient load: RN days 1:4-5; RN nights 1:5-6; CNA days 1:8; CNA nights 1:10 - Skills: Trach care, chest tube management, wound care, IVABX, drain/tube management, IV starts, central line management, insulin gtts, heparin gtts - Support: Charge nurse, CNA, phlebotomy for peripheral blood draws, 24/7 house supervisor, respiratory therapist, hospitalist, daytime PT/OT/ST, unit resource RN (days) - Charting System: Cerner - Equipment: Alaris, Pyxis - Floating: Yes, to similar care med-surg units - Orientation: 2 days hospital orientation, 1 shift on the unit - Scheduling: Every other weekend rotation, no on-call requirement - Attire: Professional scrubs, any color 26078621EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services.