RN - Pediatric Oncology/Hematology - Contract

Title: RN - Pediatric Oncology/Hematology

Location: Winston-Salem North Carolina

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12hr Night Shift - 36

Shift Information: 1830-0700

Clinical Interviewing- Yes - Manager to conduct final interview

On Call, Call Back Requirements: None

Weekend Rotation: EOW

Holiday Requirements: Travelers will work 75% of holidays

Floating Requirements: Will work routinely between PA and PHO and other units in Brenner except Peds ED.

About Facility:

• 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
• 885 licensed beds
• Level 1 Trauma Designation
• Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center

Unit Information:

• Beds: 16 on PHO and 16 on PA
• Average 14-32 patients per day

Minimum Years of Experience required: PHO: 1 year in Pediatric hem/oncology acute care

• PA: 1 year in pediatric acute care
• Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes, with a strong pediatric background

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Leukemia, solid tumors, sickle cell crisis, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, behavioral health overlay, general adolescent medicine

Patient Ratios:

• RN:
• Peds Hem/Oncology - 1: 3-4
• Peds Adolescent Medicine 1:4-5
• CNA: 1:6-16

Required Licensure & Certifications:

• PA: BLS, PALS preferred
• PHO: BLS, PALS preferred, APHON required chemo certification required

Skills required:

• Central line management, chemo administration, strong pediatric assessment and critical thinking.

Support within the Department:

• CNA: vital signs, ADL, safety rounding, I&Os
• Receptionist/HUC
• Charge nurse
• Phlebotomy
• IV/VAT Team - for difficult peripheral access
• Resource Nurse: availability varies
• RT, 24/7
• Hospitalist, 24/7
• Intensivist, 24/7
• Bedside telemetry monitoring, no Tele tech is available.

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors:
• Unit specific equipment:

Floating: If yes, where: Will work routinely between PA and PHO and other units in Brenner except Peds ED.

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 2 days departmental

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Royal blue, can wear pediatric appropriate scrub top
• Parking: Free
• Unit Culture: Team oriented, supportive, and family centered. High emphasis on professional growth, education and safety.

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