Pediatric Infusion RN
New Brunswick, NJ
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Infusion Registered Nurse

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Patient Ratios: 1:3
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years in Hematology/Oncology (inpatient or outpatient accepted)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday shifts
• Floating: Will float to Pediatrics, Adolescent, PICU Stepdown units
• No block scheduling
• Local candidates accepted
• Patient Population: Childhood cancers and sickle cell patients
• Required Skills:

  • EPIC electronic health record system
  • Pediatric Early Warning Scores (PEWs)
  • Phlebotomy including A-lines, Central lines, PICCs
  • Administering and monitoring chemotherapy
  • Wound care
  • Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) experience preferred

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for New Jersey

Certifications

• APHON (Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses) Chemotherapy Certification (required for pediatric chemo)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA accepted, including RQI and instructor cards
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for Pediatric ER, Pediatric Acute Care, ED, Outpatient Surgery, PACU, PICU, and Pediatrics
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for PICU, Radiation Oncology RN, Pediatric ER, Pediatric Acute Care
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Not required for this role
• Chemotherapy Certification: Pediatric chemo cert must be issued by APHON; adult chemo certs not accepted for pediatric roles
• Other certifications as applicable based on floating units

Competencies and Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for all RNs)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for applicable units including ED, Telemetry, PCU, ICU, etc.)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with remediation policy
• Color Blind Testing (if job tasks require color discrimination)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years Hematology/Oncology experience (highest required years of experience)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (first-timers accepted)

Schedule & Work Environment

• Every other weekend and holiday shifts required
• Floating to Pediatrics, Adolescent, PICU Stepdown units
• No block scheduling

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel urine drug screen)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if applicable
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer required or vaccine compliance)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years

Background & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Work history verification for at least 1 year prior to start (New Jersey state requirement)
• Two professional references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Completion of facility-specific floating policy acknowledgment
• Annual education sign-off and competency attestations

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to provide government-issued photo ID and driver’s license within 48 hours of signing
• Candidates must complete required online and facility-specific orientation and training modules prior to start
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required if floating to ER, Pediatric ER, or Behavioral Health units (training can be completed post-hire with proof of registration)

This position offers an opportunity to work with a diverse pediatric oncology patient population in a supportive travel nurse environment with a well-defined schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.