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Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding

$1,806-2,451/week

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A hospital in California is looking for an experienced Med/Surg Oncology RN for a travel assignment. The right candidate will have 2+ years of experience.

Job requirements

MUST have 2-3 years in specialty
MUST be team player AND travel experience
2+ years of experience
hold an active BLS and CA license

Schedule information

12 hr shifts 6:45-7:15
Weekend Requirement-4 weekend shifts in 4 week schedule
Holidays-work into perm staff rotation
Floor specific orientation-1 shift on unit

Unit specific information

Unit Medsurg Oncology
# beds-17 beds
Certs-BLS
Ratios-1 to 5 could be 1 to 4 if one of patients is getting chemo
EMR-Cerner
Charge Nurse-clinical supervisor who will not take pt assignment, will fill in as break relief
Nurse Aides-1 nurse aide on for 8 hrs of days
Floating-to tele 1 to 4 ratio, could also float between medsurg floors
Common diagnosis / Types of patients-mostly oncology patients but may have some overflow medsurg
Vents-No
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house hosp -24/7
IV Team-no
RT 24/7-yes
Pharmacy 24/7 yes

Additional Details

COVID Vaccine Required (Certification);
**HOLIDAY RTO WILL BE CONSIDERED, HOWEVER NOT GUARANTEED
Scrub Color-navy
Tele-portable tele box as needed, they do have monitor tech, nurses must be able to read and interpret, will have to take dysrhythmia exam

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Mercy Medical Center Redding

4.1rating(16 reviews)

5.0rating

Pros

Team is very friendly. Easy to work with and very hard working. The schedule is 4 10 hour shifts. Some on call and yes work on weekends days but no bad at all. The machines are new Phillips.

Cons

ER is always busy.

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Review of Mercy Medical Center Redding on Sep 5, 2024

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Short Term Acute Care
262 beds
Oracle Cerner

ADDRESS2175 Rosaline AveRedding, CA 96001

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About Redding, CA

As a Travel Oncology Nurse in Redding, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Redding, CA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 90-100°F, while winter lows average around 30-40°F.
Redding experiences long summers and mild winters.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Redding, CA, with options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Redding is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Redding has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Redding offers a variety of activities including exploring Turtle Bay Exploration Park, visiting the Sundial Bridge, and enjoying outdoor activities at Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown Lake.
There are also options for dining, art, music, and sports in the area.

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