Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,228 per week in Saint Louis, MO

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1+ years License: Current RN License in the state of Missouri Certifications: BLS from AHA only Must-Have Skills/Experience: 1 year of inpatient oncology experience Medication administration EMR documentation Physical assessment Description: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with professional values and service standards. Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with established guidelines of nursing practice. Meets unit-specific physical demands. Engages in significant bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, or days of the week according to patient care requirements. There is high-risk exposure to blood and body fluids. Physical demands may include pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs., pinching up to 15 lbs., kneeling, crouching, and minimal crawling. Engages in nursing care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities. Performs all responsibilities in a manner consistent with professional values and service standards.