Travel Nurse RN - Hematology / Oncology

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Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Hematology / Oncology for a travel nursing job in Jackson, Mississippi. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Hematology / Oncology - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/09/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel MedSurg 5 South (Hem/Onc) 2 years exp required Unit MedSurg 5 South (Hem/Onc) Unit Type Med Surg (Medical Surgical) Here are clean, organized unit notes based on the information you provided. I grouped them into sections so they are easier to read or share with candidates. 5 South Hematology/Oncology – Unit Notes General Requirements - 50-mile radius rule applies - Fingerprint Requirement - Remote process: allow 10 days - In-person: can be completed at Jackson or Grenada campus the week prior to start - Flu Vaccine - Required at UMMC - Deadline: November 15 - Only medical exemptions allowed - Must include documented evidence from a healthcare provider showing a past severe reaction - Epic Charting - Epic proficiency required Unit Overview Unit: 5 South – Hematology / Oncology - Beds: 32 - Patient Population: - Hematology / Oncology patients - Chemotherapy patients - Oncology Certification: - NOT required - Oncology experience preferred - Manager will train nurses to administer chemotherapy (good learning opportunity) Staffing & Ratios - Typical Nurse:Patient Ratio - 1:5 - Up to 1:6 at times - Lower ratios for higher acuity patients - Charge Nurse - Takes light assignment - May take full patient load if needed - Leadership - Nurse managers in-house Monday–Friday business hours - Adult house supervisor starts at 3 PM weekdays and covers weekends - Each unit has educator + manager - Smaller units may share leadership - Nurse Aides - Yes – available on all units Required Certifications - BLS required - ACLS required for Charge RNs Experience Requirements Must Have - Level 1 trauma experience - Experience at large facilities - Comfortable with: - Lines - Chest tubes Preferred - Hematology/Oncology experience - Chemotherapy experience Drips & Monitoring - RN titration - Heparin - Amiodarone may be initiated, but patient is transferred to cardiac unit - Common Drips - Cardiac drips primarily handled on 3 South Telemetry - All units have telemetry capability - Patients can be monitored on all units - Central monitoring station communicates with RNs - 3 South Tele Unit - Central monitors at nurses’ station - All patients on telemetry Respiratory Equipment - CPAP - BiPAP (used at night) - RT assists - High-flow oxygen available on 2 North Scheduling - Shift Length: 12 hours - Shift Times - 7 AM – 7 PM - 7 PM – 7 AM - Scheduling Notes - Travelers are expected to fill schedule gaps - Managers try to accommodate block scheduling when possible - Weekend-only option available (not required) Weekend & Holiday Requirements - Weekend Requirement - Every other weekend or - 2 weekends per month - May increase depending on unit needs - Holiday Requirement - Rotated with staff - Call / Standby - None Floating - Staff float within skillset - Floating between all Med-Surg units - Higher acuity patients typically assigned to core staff Dress Code - Scrubs: Any solid color - Must be professional Orientation - Day 1 - Paperwork - Attestations - Setup for Omnicell & Epic - Unit tour - Scheduling discussion - Precepted Training - 2 additional shifts with a preceptor About Talent4Health A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US. With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for! Why Choose us? When it comes to choosing a recruitment agency, it’s imperative to consider what all they have to offer. 1. Proficiency: Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates. 2. Personalized service: We understand that every candidate is unique, and we work closely with each one to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs. 3. Consistency: We are devoted to offer dependable recruitment solutions for our candidates, and we are always a phone call away for all their questions or concerns. 4. Comprehensive care: Our healthcare recruitment team works for different specialties, so there is a job for everyone. If this is all that excites you, do visit http://www.talent4health.com today! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job