Oncology Chemo Certified RN
New Haven, CT
American Traveler
4x9 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x9hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Oncology Chemo Certified position in a multispecialty outpatient clinic, requiring chemo certification and prior telephone triage experience.

Details

• Outpatient multispecialty clinic setting within a Level I Trauma Center academic medical center
• Cares for Breast Oncology, Breast Surgery, and Plastic Surgery patients
• Day shift schedule, 4x10 hour shifts from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Duties include telephone triage, in-basket management, and assisting providers during clinic visits
• Provides pre-op/post-op teaching and chemo teaching for new and returning patients
• Uses Epic charting system
• Royal blue scrub color required

Requirements

• Active CT or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Chemo certification (ONS/ONCC) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with consideration for 1.5 years if candidate has Level I trauma or travel experience
• Prior outpatient clinic and telephone triage experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, port access/management, and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Experience managing chemotherapy side effects, oncologic emergencies, and body fluid handling post-chemotherapy required
• Skilled in patient/family education, symptom management, and recognizing abnormal lab values
• Experience caring for breast cancer patients required
• 1 professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care and support for oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy and related treatments
• Assists providers during new and return patient visits, including pre-op and post-op education
• Manages symptom control for nausea/vomiting, altered mental status, and skin/mucous membrane changes
• Recognizes and responds to oncologic emergencies such as anaphylaxis
• Located within a large academic Level I Trauma Center with 1,500+ staffed beds
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required unless religious or medical exemption applies
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the facility
• Former staff must have been separated from the health system for at least 2 years to return as a travel nurse
• Facility can auto-approve up to 7 days of requested time off
• Candidates should communicate any vacation plans between sign date and start date to ensure realistic scheduling
• First-time travelers are not preferred due to required travel experience