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Job description
TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Jackson, Mississippi.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Oncology
Discipline: RN
Duration: 7 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
We're looking for Oncology RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Jackson, MS. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As an Oncology RN, you'll provide top-level care for critically or chronically ill cancer patients. Under direction from a physician, you may administer chemotherapy, implement new methods of symptom treatment, and monitor patients' progress. Oncology Travel Nurses are crucial in creating a supportive care environment. A large portion of this important job is educating cancer patients about treatment options and procedures.
As an Oncology Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
Coordinate treatment plans.
Provide patient education and treatment tracking.
Be a reliable source of comfort and support for cancer patients and their families.
Attend to a great number of details while working under pressure.
Implement best practice treatment protocols in a variety of settings.
Oncology Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Oncology RNs may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.
Requirements : BLS, ACLS, 4 Years
Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. TotalMed RN Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Oncology - Oncology RN - Travel Nurse
About TotalMed RN TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
BenefitsWeekly pay
Guaranteed Hours
Continuing Education
401k retirement plan
Sick pay
Wellness and fitness programs
Referral bonus
Employee assistance programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Benefits start day 1
Worksite address
jackson, MS, 39201, US
Who can apply
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