**Job Title:** Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Specialty
**Job Specialty:** Surgical Oncology
**Job Duration:** 13 weeks
**Shift:** 3x12 Hr, Stepdown or Med Surg required
**Guaranteed Hours:** 36 hours per week
**Experience:** Minimum 1 year
**License:** Current RN License or current multistate compact RN License (eNLC)
**Certifications:**
- Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association
**Must-Have:**
- Oncology experience
**Job Description:**
- Provide nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
- Assume responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
- Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; note all changes in physician orders for assigned patients.
- Assist physicians in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
- Obtain and monitor physiological data of patients, observing physiological manifestations and intervening when necessary.
- Administer prescribed medications and manage intravenous infusions and blood products.
- Deliver patient care competently.
- Engage with family and patients in sharing the care plan during hospital stay and upon discharge.
- Inform patients and family of hospital procedures.
- Make referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
- Delegate tasks to support staff as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
**Skills & Experience:**
- Proficient in professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
- Basic computer skills.
**Education Requirements:**
- Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (required).
- Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program (preferred).
**Languages:**
- English: Speak, Read, Write