Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Jackson, MS
eTeam Inc
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Location:Jackson, MS, 39216
Duration: 13 Weeks
Pay range- Weekly travel package ($1,872.00 - 2,016.00)

Job Description

Join our 32-bed Hematology Oncology Unit , where you’ll care for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced environment. This position is a great opportunity for experienced RNs looking to gain hands-on CHEMO administration training under manager guidance. EPIC charting experience is required.

Unit Details:

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:5, up to 1:6 for lower-acuity patients (adjusted for higher-acuity patients).
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Hematology/Oncology, CHEMO patients.
• Required Skills: Must be comfortable with lines, chest tubes, and handling high-acuity patients.

Mandatory Certifications & Licenses:

• Registered Nurse License for the state of Mississippi.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required.

Preferred Experience:

• At least 1 year of solid RN experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center or a large hospital.
• Travel experience with extensions is highly preferred.
• Prior experience in Hem/Onc and CHEMO administration is an asset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage care for Hematology/Oncology patients, including CHEMO administration (training provided).
• Administer drips such as Heparin and occasionally initiate Amiodarone before patient transfer.
• Collaborate with Central Monitoring for telemetry patients and interpret strips as needed.
• Float to other Med-Surg units based on skillset when required.

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Shift Details: 12-hour shifts .
• Holiday Requirements: Must work at least 3 of the following 6 holidays: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day.
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend or 2 weekends per month (standard).
• Floating: Within skillset across all Med-Surg units. Higher-acuity patients assigned to core staff.
• Dress Code: Solid, professional scrubs in any color.

Orientation:

• Day 1: Paperwork, attestations, logins, and unit tour (a few hours).
• 2 additional shifts with a preceptor for unit-specific onboarding.

Additional Notes:

• No On-Call Requirement.
• CHEMO training opportunity makes this a valuable learning experience for candidates new to Hem/Onc.
• Collaborative team environment with nurse educators and managers available for support.