Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $1,922 per week in Nashville, TN at TravelNurseSource

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Oncology RN in Nashville, Tennessee, 37205!

Pay Information
$1,922 per week

About The Position
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Oncology Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Evening/Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12.5 hours Experience: Not specified License: Registered Nurse (RN) Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Must-Have: OCN certification is strongly encouraged Description: This oncology unit has a capacity of 24 beds. The unit includes one lead-lined room suitable for radiation isolation. The patient population includes those with solid tumors such as lung, breast, and colon cancers, as well as patients with leukemia, lymphomas, myeloma, and gynecologic malignancies, primarily ovarian and cervical. The unit also provides cancer symptom management, treats febrile neutropenia, uncontrolled pain, sickle cell anemia, other hematologic diseases, post-operative mastectomy, post-operative gynecological oncology, and serves as a Med/Surg overflow area. Ages of patients served range from young adults through late adults, ages 18 to 60 and older. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6. The core staffing plan includes a variable staffing grid consisting of Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), and Nurse Interns (NIs). An RN assumes full responsibility for the patients in each team.

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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

5 Benefits of Travel Nursing

Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts.

As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability.

Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances.

Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability.

Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care.