Oncology Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Oncology
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:15 AM - 6:45 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Open to discussion with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in chemotherapy administration including:

  • Continuous infusion of chemotherapy
  • IV push administration of chemotherapy
  • Oral administration of chemotherapy
  • Body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
  • Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
• Experience in IV therapy/infusion skills including:

  • Accessing ports and central lines (PICC, implanted lines)
  • Care and management of ports
  • Administration of coagulation factors, antivirals, blood and blood products
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• Physical exam within one year of start, including labs and immunizations as required
• Drug screening and background checks as per state and facility requirements

Additional Information

• No on-call required
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)
• Facility is an acute care hospital, Level I trauma center, and Magnet designated

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches
• Verification of education and licensure (NURSYS verification required)
• Competency exams and skills checklists required for clinical candidates
• Immunizations and health screenings including TB test, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry fingerprinting required if no active IL license
• Drug screen (9-panel) within 30 days of start
• Badge photo required prior to start

Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Ideally no more than 5 days of requested time off during assignment
• Client may cancel shifts up to a certain limit without pay obligation

This position is ideal for an experienced oncology RN looking for a travel contract opportunity in Illinois with a reputable acute care facility.