Travel Nurse RN - Oncology in Bridgeport, WV

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology / Post-Op / Telemetry

Location

Bridgeport, WV

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Days Available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Post-Op, Oncology, and Telemetry unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6
• Care for general medical-surgical and post-operative patients including laparoscopic cholecystectomy and appendectomy cases, as well as oncology patients presenting with complications such as neutropenic precautions, pneumonia, and infections
• Manage and monitor patients with chest tubes, including those discharged with PleurX chest tubes
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently using Philips monitors, in coordination with a central monitor technician
• Titrate Heparin drips as required; no cardiac drips utilized on this unit
• Float to other medical-surgical and telemetry units as needed; participate in every-other-weekend and holiday rotation schedules alongside permanent staff

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS certification
• Experience in medical-surgical, telemetry, post-operative, or oncology nursing
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
• Willingness to adhere to unit dress code (royal blue scrubs) and no artificial nail policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification
• Experience with PleurX chest tube management
• Familiarity with neutropenic precaution protocols and oncology patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with 24/7 charge nurse coverage, dedicated CNA support (3 CNAs per shift), and respiratory therapy managing all CPAP and BiPAP equipment
• Gain diverse clinical experience across post-operative, oncology, and telemetry patient populations in a structured and team-oriented environment