Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,723 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)

An exciting opportunity awaits for a skilled Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dedicated medical-surgical team. This position involves providing high-quality patient care in an oncology unit, with a focus on both inpatient and outpatient services. Below are the details regarding the shift, requirements, and responsibilities:

Shift Details

• Shift: Nights
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
• Schedule: 7 pm - 7 am, with every other weekend required

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Oncology (7th floor and outpatient; travelers will only work on the floor)
• Number of Beds: 29
• Staffing Ratios: 1:5; on occasion, 1:6
• Nurse Aides: Yes, generally 3 per day
• Charge Nurse: Charge Nurse available from staffing grid unless unusual circumstances arise
• Floating: Rarely, to medical acute
• Orientation: 3 days specific to the floor

Patient Care Responsibilities

The Oncology Registered Nurse will be responsible for:

• Providing compassionate care to patients with acute oncology symptoms, including thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and sickle cell crisis.
• Administering treatments and medications as required, with an emphasis on end-of-life care and hematology patients.
• Utilizing Meditech electronic medical records for documenting patient care.
• Collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure the best patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in oncology nursing, with at least 1 travel assignment completed.
• Required Certifications:
  • BLS (AHA)
  • NIHSS (preferred)
• ONS certification is required for those administering chemotherapy, with 2 years of experience necessary in this specialty.

Additional Information

• Common diagnoses include acute oncology symptoms and medical overflow.
• Weekend shifts and holiday rotations are part of the scheduling requirements.
• Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue

If you are a dedicated oncology nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38046896. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN MS

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