Registered Nurse - Oncology

Schedule

Day Shift: Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Job Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for administering various chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and injections as per the provider's order. The RN will also handle accessing port-a-caths, PICC lines, and Hickman catheters, performing venipuncture, and managing dressings and labs via these access devices. This role requires close monitoring of all intravenous therapies and the collection of accurate patient records regarding conditions, treatments, medications, and responses to treatments. The RN will notify the Medical Oncologist or Nurse Practitioner of any unusual occurrences and initiate appropriate emergency actions when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy medications according to provider orders.
• Access and manage port-a-caths, PICC lines, and Hickman catheters.
• Perform venipuncture and manage necessary dressings and lab work.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records regarding condition, treatment, and responses.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and document intravenous therapies meticulously.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medications, treatments, side effects, and disease processes.
• Verify informed consent prior to administering chemotherapy.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality procedures, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous drugs.
• Utilize Epic EMR proficiently for documentation purposes.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!