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University Hospital

Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $1,836 per week

University Hospital, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200


Certification Details

BLS State licensure Job Details

Level 1 trauma center in Mississippi needs RN's for the Hematology/Oncology unit. Chemo cert is NOT required. Must have solid experience as an RN - at least 1 yr on first job. 1 or more yrs of Level 1 or VERY Large hospital experience required. Travel experience with extension is preferred. EPIC CHARTING experience is required. Job Requirements

Must have solid experience as an RN - at least 1 yr on first job. 1 or more yrs of Level 1 or VERY Large hospital experience required. Travel experience with extension is preferred. EPIC CHARTING experience is required. Level 1 trauma experience required. Experience at a larger facility with a lot of surgeries/high acuity patients. Must be comfortable with lines, chest tubes. Hem/onc and chemo experience preferred. Schedule Information

12 hours, 7a-7p or 7p-7a. Expected to fill holes but managers will try to accommodate block scheduling as schedule allows. Open to weekenders if traveler would like to work every weekend but that is not required. Every other or 2 weekends per month is standard, could be higher to meet needs of department. Rotate in with regular staff for holiday requirement. Unit Specific Information

# Beds: 32 Nurse:Patient Ratios: typical ratio for all medsurg units is 1:5 up to 1:6 at times. Required certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?): BLS, charge RN's have ACLS. Common diagnoses/Types of patients: hem/onc, chemo. Are RNs required to titrate drips?: heparin, could have an order for amio and that can be started and then patient would be transferred to cardiac unit. Common titratable &/or set rate drips: cardiac drips on 3south only. Charge Nurse/House Supervisor?: Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Both. Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: all units. RT Equipment (i.e., Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, vents, etc.): cpap bipap at night, RT to help, high flow on 2n. Floating Requirements?: within skillset, all staff float between all medsurg units. higher acuity patients would be given to core staff. Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: any color, needs to be solid color and professional. Unit/Department specific orientation: first day, all paperwork and attestations, logins for Omnicell and Epic, show around unit (a few hours), discuss scheduling. 2 additional shifts with preceptor;12 HR DAYS Additional Details

50 mile radius rule for travelers FLU VACCINE IS REQUIRED at UMMC - only medical exemption is allowed and requires documented evidence from a health care provider of a past severe reaction to the vaccine. FINGERPRINT REQUIREMENT - Remote process must allow 10 days, In Person can be done at Jackson or Grenada campus the week prior to start. OPEN TO 48 HRS/WK @ Flat Rate (OT billed after 48hrs). Must work at least 3 of the following 6 dates: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Eve, New Years.