Travel Nurse RN - Bone Marrow Transplant - COVID19 - $2,321 per week

Company: UW Health University Hospital
Location: Madison
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• 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.
  • Job Details
  • 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.
    • Job Requirements
    • 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.
      • Schedule Information
      • 36 hrs/week, Night, 12 hr shifts, every other weekend rotation, and some holidays.
        • Additional Details
        • 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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