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Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Oncology position requiring at least 1 year of nursing experience and Epic charting proficiency.
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16-bed inpatient PCU/IMC unit at a hospital
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Mixed acuity unit including Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and MedSurg patients
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Oncology patient population including surgical, new diagnosis, and complications
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Patients receiving prolonged multi-day chemotherapy infusions
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Medical overflow and TPE patients based on staffing availability
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RN to patient ratio of 1:4 for both day and night shifts
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12-hour night shift schedule, 48 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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No on-call requirements
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Floating required to any adult inpatient unit including Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, and Observation
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Floating rotated among travelers within scope of practice
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Uses Epic charting system, Alaris, and Omnicell equipment
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Active RN license (SD or Compact) currently in hand
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Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
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ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred; required to hang chemo without it restricted
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Minimum 1 year of general nursing experience required
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IMC/PCU level experience required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation and titratable vasoactive drips
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Proficiency with chest ports required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Comfortable accepting MedSurg patient assignments
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Completion of an approved nursing education program
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Provide intermediate-level nursing care to a mixed acuity oncology and telemetry patient population
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CNA support available at a 1:8 ratio
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24/7 charge nurse and clinical resource nurse support available, rarely carrying a patient assignment
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Peripheral blood draws performed by phlebotomy; RN responsible for central line draws
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Respiratory therapy and hospitalist support available 24/7
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Unit orientation includes 2 shifts with a qualified preceptor in addition to facility orientation and online education
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Navy blue scrubs required
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Free parking available
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Must maintain 90% compliance with monthly pre/post pain scoring audits
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Holiday coverage required for 2 of 4 major holidays during the contract unless prior arrangements are made
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Up to 1.5 weeks of time off may be approved, contingent on extending the contract to fulfill a full 13-week assignment
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No time off requests considered during the first 3 weeks of August due to the annual Sturgis Bike Rally
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First-time travelers considered if they have more than 1 year of experience and Epic experience
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Travelers must live at least 100 miles from any facility location, no local candidates accepted
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Permanent staff must wait a full year before returning as a traveler
