AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in JONESBORO, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/22/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Oncology - Travel - (Onc RN)
StartDate: 7/22/2024 Available Shifts: 10 D Pay Rate: $1622.83 - $1788.43
The nurses responsibilities include, but are not limited to - chemotherapy administration, blood product administration, Infusion therapy, intravenous catheter care, central line care, medication administration, assisting physicians in the performance of medical procedures as necessary. Perform venipuncture, therapeutic phlebotomy, patient and family education regarding disease process, treatment plans and expected effects and unexpected effects of treatment to report to providers. Rapid recognition of emergency situations and management of the emergent care needed for the oncology patients. Schedule patient follow-up appointments for treatment and provider visits and scheduling of procedures as needed. Monitors and evaluates patient condition and response to treatment. Assesses the side effects of treatment and identifies additional health problems that may require medical attention. Reviews laboratory data for abnormal or unusual results. Confers with the physician as needed based on the medical status of the patient. Initiates consultations with other health-related personnel (dietitian, social services, mental health, etc.). Ensures that appropriate follow-up and testing are performed (makes clinic appointments, contacts patients who miss clinic appointments, etc.). Documents patient information in the electronic medical record. Provides emotional counseling and ongoing support to patients and their families in matters relating to the course of therapy, the status of the disease, the prognosis, and home management. The nurse works closely with the medical, nursing, and ancillary staff of the institution to provide quality and safe care. Continuity between inpatient and outpatient services is emphasized. Acts as liaison with the nursing and medical staff when outpatients are admitted to the hospital. Follows the hospital course of these patients, providing counseling and emotional support as needed. The nurse is responsible for the maintenance of records pertaining to patient care. Continuing education is required and the nurse will attend a minimum of one oncology conference per year. Access to protected health information (PHI) will be limited to the minimum necessary required to effectively perform your job. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
**Chemo cert required**
Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience as an RN with experience in Oncology, Infusion, Chemotherapy Administration.
Education:
Associates/Diploma with Current Georgia R.N. Licensure.
License, Certification, Registration
Registered Professional Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire
BLS
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About The Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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American Mobile Healthcare Job ID #3088663. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse – Oncology - Travel - (Onc RN)
About AMN Healthcare Nursing
AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.
Benefits

• Company provided housing options
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Continuing Education