Outpatient Radiation Oncology RN
Charleston, SC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Oncology)
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: Yes, may float between three clinics, primarily at one main facility

Required Qualifications

• Experience:

  • 2 to 3 years of RN experience required
  • Experience with Epic electronic health records required
  • Oncology experience highly preferred
  • Outpatient clinic experience highly preferred
• Licensure:

  • South Carolina RN license or Multi-state Compact RN license required
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required (AHA or ARC accepted)
  • Radiation badge required (agency must provide)
  • Chemotherapy certification preferred (or similar)
• Other:

  • Radiation badge mandatory before starting patient care; may take 5-7 days to process
  • First-time travelers considered

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Important Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment Application: Must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• COVID-19: Vaccination not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations; documentation deadline December 5th

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS: Recommended but not explicitly required for this outpatient oncology role
• Other Certifications:

  • PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM as applicable (not specifically required for this role)
• Competency Exams: Medication and general competency exams required as applicable
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start

Facility Specific Requirements

• Orientation: Completion of online modules prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses
• Radiation Badge: Must be obtained before starting patient care; process may take 5-7 days
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Additional Notes

• During hurricane season (June-November, peak Aug-Sept), all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams. Candidates unable to commit during this time should not accept assignments.

This position is ideal for RNs with oncology and outpatient experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with a focus on radiation oncology care.