Travel Nurse RN - Bone Marrow Transplant - $1,837 per week
Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 6, 2025
Job Description:
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Bone Marrow
Transplant for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.Job
Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Bone Marrow Transplant
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 03/24/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: TravelA Registered Nurse (RN) - Bone Marrow
Transplant (BMT) specializes in the care of patients undergoing
bone marrow or stem cell transplants. This role involves working
with patients who have hematologic disorders such as leukemia,
lymphoma, and other blood cancers. The BMT RN plays a critical role
in patient assessment, administration of treatments, managing
complications, providing education, and supporting both patients
and their families throughout the transplant process. This position
requires expertise in hematology, oncology nursing, and transplant
care.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Assessment and Care:
- Perform comprehensive assessments of patients before, during,
and after their bone marrow transplant, including evaluating their
overall health, lab results, vital signs, and organ
function.
- Monitor for early signs of complications such as
graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), infections, and organ
rejection.
- Assess and document the patient's condition, including any
symptoms such as fever, pain, or weakness, and promptly notify the
healthcare team of significant changes.
- Perform routine assessments to monitor blood counts, fluid
status, and nutritional needs.
Bone Marrow Transplant Administration:
- Administer chemotherapy, immunosuppressive agents, and growth
factors as part of the preparatory regimen for stem cell or bone
marrow transplantation.
- Coordinate the infusion of the bone marrow or stem cells,
ensuring the correct stem cell product, patient identification, and
monitoring of infusion reactions.
- Manage the administration of blood products (e.g., red blood
cells, platelets) as needed for patients with low blood counts
after the transplant.
Management of Post-Transplant Care:
- Monitor and manage post-transplant complications, including
infections, bleeding, and organ dysfunction.
- Administer medications to manage pain, nausea, infections, and
other symptoms that may arise following transplant.
- Monitor for early signs of acute or chronic graft-versus-host
disease (GVHD) and collaborate with the healthcare team for early
intervention.
- Provide care for patients in the neutropenic phase, using
strict infection control precautions to minimize the risk of
infection.
Patient Education:
- Educate patients and their families about the transplant
process, including the procedure itself, potential complications,
recovery timeline, and post-transplant care.
- Teach patients how to recognize signs of infection, GVHD, and
other complications, and instruct them on when to seek medical
help.
- Provide guidance on managing medications, side effects, and
symptoms such as pain and fatigue.
- Educate patients about the importance of nutritional support,
fluid balance, and emotional well-being during the transplant
process.
Collaboration and Care Coordination:
- Collaborate closely with hematologists, oncologists, transplant
surgeons, social workers, dietitians, and other healthcare
professionals to develop and implement individualized care
plans.
- Coordinate care with the transplant team, ensuring timely
administration of chemotherapy, stem cell infusions, and follow-up
evaluations.
- Assist in the development of discharge plans, including
follow-up care, outpatient appointments, and post-discharge
instructions.
Psychosocial Support:
- Provide emotional support to patients and families, addressing
concerns related to the transplant process, side effects,
prognosis, and long-term recovery.
- Offer support during difficult decision-making moments,
including discussions of treatment options, advanced directives,
and palliative care if needed.
- Connect patients with support groups, counselors, and other
resources to help them cope with the emotional impact of the
transplant journey.
Infection Control and Safety:
- Follow strict infection control procedures, including the use
of personal protective equipment (PPE), isolation precautions, and
aseptic techniques.
- Monitor for signs of infection and initiate appropriate
interventions, including blood cultures and broad-spectrum
antibiotics, as per physician orders.
- Ensure that the patient's environment is safe and conducive to
healing, including minimizing exposure to sources of infection
during the recovery period.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient
assessments, treatments, medications, and progress in the medical
record.
- Report any adverse events, side effects, or complications to
the physician and other relevant members of the healthcare
team.
- Ensure all documentation complies with legal and regulatory
standards for bone marrow transplant care.
Professional Development and Quality Improvement:
- Participate in continuing education programs to stay updated on
the latest advances in hematology, oncology, and bone marrow
transplant care.
- Engage in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
aimed at improving patient outcomes and transplant
procedures.
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and rounds
to review and enhance patient care.
Magnet Medical Job ID #30623211. Pay package is based on 12 hour
shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with
tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Bone
Marrow Transplant,19:00:00-07:00:00
Keywords: Magnet Medical, Columbus , Travel Nurse RN - Bone Marrow Transplant - $1,837 per week, Healthcare , Columbus, Ohio
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