Travel Nurse RN - Oncology Med Surg
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required for specific roles)

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure

TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course

EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring

NIH Stroke Certification

CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute

MUST START ON: 10/28

SHIFTS:1300-2100 and 1200-2030 rotating

Skills Required: Care and management of ports, Central Line/Implanted Line Care, Starting IVs, Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS), Anaphylaxis, Extravasation injury, Hemorrhage, Sepsis, Spinal Cord Compression, Neutropenic precautions, Tracheostomy care/management, External Radiation therapy (Teletherapy), Radiation safety precautions, Wound Care, Altered mental status, Constipation/diarrhea, Dysphagia, Edema, Nausea/vomiting, Neuropathy

Skills Preferred: Radiation Oncology

Minimum 2 years Experience Required

Office Duty: Chart Preparation, Disability Form, Pharmacy Calls, Telephone triage

Starting IV's: Adults

Primary Diagnoses: Primarily Cancer Patients

Special Procedure: Radiation Treatment Center

Patients are reporting Monday-Friday for radiation therapy. The nurse Navigators role is to provide care as needed to patients. The type of care radiation nurses provide: education, skincare/wound care, assessment of radiation toxicity, and social needs. Nursing may be called to assess any signs or symptoms of anything that is concerning and will consult with the proper channels, i.e. attending physician, resident, or emergency services.

Certs Required: BLS

Must have completed 1 travel assignment/ screen if less

Patients are reporting Monday-Friday for radiation therapy.

Duties include: Chart Preparation, Pharmacy Calls, Telephone triage, Starting IV's