Travel Nurse RN - Oncology in Independence, MO

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Oncology (Nights)

Location

Independence, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 48 Hours Guaranteed per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Med-Surg/Oncology/Hospice unit with a 1:6 patient ratio
• Care for hemodynamically stable patients requiring cardiac monitoring with no interventions
• Perform procedures including wound vac changes, drain removal, IV/PICC line management, Foley insertion/removal, and NG insertion/removal
• Document patient care using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Operate unit equipment including I-med, I-mobile, Neurons vitals machines, glucometers, PCAs, wound vacs, chest tubes, and surgical drains
• Float to Med-Surg and Telemetry (Med-Surg level patients) as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri or compact state eligibility
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Availability to work every third weekend
• Team-oriented, patient-centered approach with a positive attitude

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Med-Surg, Oncology, or Hospice setting
• Familiarity with Meditech documentation system
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and cardiac patients

Why Join Us

• Guaranteed hours provide stability and predictability throughout your 13-week assignment
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team including Clinical Care Coordinators, RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and unit secretaries