**Job Title:** Registered Nurse - Surgical Specialty
**Job Specialty:** FS - Surgical Oncology
**Job Duration:** 13 weeks
**Shift:** Days; Stepdown or Medsurg required; 3x12 Hr
**Guaranteed Hours:** 36 hours per week
**Experience:** Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
**License:** Current RN License
**Certifications:** ACLS Provider, BLS (CPR)
**Must-Have:**
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to respond effectively to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
- Basic computer skills.
**Job Description:**
- Assume responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
- Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.
- Assist physicians in the examination of patients and performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
- Obtain and monitor physiological data of patients; observe and intervene as necessary.
- Administer medication as prescribed; initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
- Deliver competent patient care.
- Interact with patient families and share care plans during hospital stay and discharge.
- Inform patients and families of hospital procedures.
- Make referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
- Delegate tasks to support staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
**Education:**
- Required: Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing.
**Languages:**
- English: Speak, Read, Write