Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
$2,316-2,680/weekCommon job information
- Traveler must have WI nursing license or compact license from their permanent address state.
- BLS – must be certified through American Heart Association ONLY
- Chemotherapy certification required.
- Be part of something remarkable.
- Join UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center - the only comprehensive cancer center in the state of Wisconsin - as designated by the National Cancer Institute.
- We have been a leader in shaping how the world understands cancer. Our research has helped revolutionize more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
- We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:
- Join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for their inspiring patients on this 41-bed hematology, oncology, stem cell transplant, and palliative care inpatient unit.
- Provide care for acutely ill patients, including those undergoing bone marrow, stem cell transplant and cellular therapies (CAR T), as well as patients at end of life.
- Patients on this unit have complex disease processes, including leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumor cancers and often have complications such as Graft-Versus-Host Disease.
- Administer chemotherapy, assist with stem cell transplant procedures, bone marrow biopsies, administer blood products, access central lines and ports, and perform head to toe assessments for patients.
- Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
- Become an expert oncology RN. You will receive formal education classes in hematologic malignancies, oncologic emergencies, stem cell transplant, palliative care, and chemotherapy certification.
- Chemo and/or Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) experience required.
- Chemotherapy certification required.
- Traveler must have completed two years of acute care experience within last 3 years.
- 36 hrs/week, Night, 12 hr shifts, every other weekend rotation, and some holidays.
- Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles from assigned primary work site location.
- Floating - Travelers are the first. The Traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs and/or different locations within the organization. During the traveler’s assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit in order to complete contract.
- Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite. Other transportation options are available: bus, park & ride, private parking, etc.
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