Travel RN - Inpatient Services (Contract Available in Metro Atlanta Area)

Full Time
Newnan, GA 30265
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Travel RN - Inpatient Services (Contract Available in Metro Atlanta Area)

Cancer care is all we do

Hope in healing

Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), part of City of Hope, takes a unique and integrative approach to cancer care. Our patient-centered care model is founded on a commitment to personalized medicine, tailoring a combination of treatments to the needs of each individual patient. At the same time, we support patients' quality of life by offering therapies designed to help them manage the side effects of treatment, addressing their physical, spiritual and emotional needs, so they are better able to stay on their treatment regimens and get back to life. At the core of our whole-person approach is what we call the Mother Standard® of care, so named because it requires that we treat our patients, and one another, like we would want our loved ones to be treated. This innovative approach has earned our hospitals a Best Place to Work distinction and numerous accreditations. Each of us has a stake in the successful outcomes of every patient we treat.

Job Description:

**Short-Term Travel Assignment in the Metro Atlanta Area. 13 week assignment with the possibility for extension. Inpatient Services includes Med/Surg, IMCU and ICU. FT day and night shifts available.** ***Premium Pay!***

Directs the care of the patient through the nursing process and through collaboration with the patient, their family and other health care professionals. Provides leadership to non-licensed staff by setting an example of excellence.

Assesses the needs of the patient through a holistic approach on an ongoing basis. Provides information to physicians and other health care professionals of any changes in patient condition. Adjusts treatment based on multidisciplinary plan of care.
Plans, delivers, directs, coordinates and evaluates therapeutic interventions based on needs identified in the assessment process. Documents interventions provided. Supervises care delivery by unlicensed support staff.
Provides patient/family education (in regards to disease process, side effects of treatment and health promotion) as well as support and reassurance, ensuring an informed decision is being made regarding the individuals therapeutic plan and documents according to department standard.
Ensures compliance with hospital policies and accrediting agencies. Participates in the development, review and updating of policies and procedures. Actively participates in the Performance Improvement plan of the unit.
Obtains allergy information and takes care of the medication reconciliation with patient or family member, then communicates this to other providers. Verifies and notes physician orders. Provides safe delivery of prescribed medications and treatments, and evaluates the outcomes in a timely manner.

Knowledge and Skills
  • Recent experience in ICU/Step down preferred.
  • Strong organization skills to coordinate patient care.
  • Excellent communication skills to support customer relations and communicate with other health care providers.
  • Ability to follow verbal instructions and read/comprehend written instructions.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy provider preferred.
  • Knowledge of diagnostic tests and their effects on the patient.
  • Able to pass a rhythm recognition test and a critical care drug test with a 90% or better within 6months of ICU start date.

Key Position Qualifications
  • Current Georgia State Registered Nurse License required
  • BSN required or enrolled within 6 months of hire and BSN completed within three years from hire date.
  • Current BLS required; Current ACLS required
  • 1-3 years RN experience in a bedside care setting
  • Oncology experience preferred
  • Recent ICU and/or step down preferred

#LI-CTCA

We win together

Each CTCA employee is a Stakeholder, driven to make a true difference and help win the fight against cancer. Each day is a challenge, but this unique experience comes with rewards that you may never have thought possible. To ensure each team member brings his or her best self, we offer exceptional support and immersive training to encourage your personal and professional growth. If you're ready to be part of something bigger and work with a passionate, dynamic group of care professionals, we invite you to join us.

Visit: Jobs.cancercenter.com to begin your journey.

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