Travel Nurse RN - Infusion
New York, NY
Tact Staff
3x12 hrs

null Department: Chemo/Infusion | RN *Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, Biotherapy certification- Not ONCC or ONS.* - # beds/Chairs: 10 chemo chairs, 6 infusion/Iron chairs. - Average # of patients/day: 30-35 iron infusions per day (1 about every 30 minutes), 12-19 chemo infusions per day. - Nurse: Patient Ratios: 6 RNs on at a time. 4 to be Chemo certified. 2 do not need to be certified (will do Iron and other infusions). RNs average 6 patients throughout the day. - Required Certifications: BLS ACLS. Biotherapy certification- Not ONCC or ONS. - Common diagnosis: Cancer, rheumatology, immune disease conditions, hydration, CKD, etc. - Experience: Chemotherapy infusion experience, at least 1 year. IV starts, central line dressing changes & accessing. On time- punctuality. Open to first time travelers. - Are RNs required to titrate drips?: None - Common infusions: Chemotherapy, blood products, iron, hydration, biologics, GI, Rheumatology infusions, & the rest is various infusions. - Job duties: IV starts, accessing central lines, central line dressing changes, infusions, therapeutic phlebotomy (blood letting). Lab draws- central lines, PCT and lab to assist as well. - Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift?: Charge Nurse- does take a full assignment (trying to get him to take less). - Patient care techs on this unit: PCT to do patient intake, VS and phlebotomy assist, among other PCT general duties. - EMR: AllScripts - Shifts & Scheduling: 10 hour shifts. 8a-630p 4 days a week, self schedule the one day off and manager to balance. - Weekend Requirement: None - Holiday Requirement: None - Is there a call or standby requirement?: None - Floating Requirements: None - Scrub Color: Royal Blue - Unit/department specific orientation: General facility orientation, and 2 weeks with the educator/ preceptors, and ongoing education to new drugs/reps that come in. Notes and education charting, and pharmacist- in clinic they come to education. Date Entered On: 8/20/2024