Oncology Registered Nurse
Cleveland, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Oncology (Travel)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty Areas: Oncology, Step Down, Surgical, Telemetry
• Shift Schedule: Rotating shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM / 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), every other week (EOW), every other holiday (EOH)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Oncology
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for oncology travel nursing roles (confirm with recruiter)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Certifications & Licenses (Required)

• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• Valid permanent RN license (no temporary licenses accepted)
• License/Certificate Verification within 30 days of start, updated every 2 years with RN license renewal

Immunizations & Health Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted
• MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years or booster protocol as specified
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years or booster protocol as specified
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series with declination form, or positive titers within 15 years
• Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct-Mar) or must complete masking and declination forms
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Negative test within last 6 months; if positive, clear chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required
• Positive PPD: Clear chest x-ray and current TB questionnaire required (chest x-rays valid for 5 years)
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year of start (specific mask types listed)
• Physical Exam: Completed within 1 year of start, must state ability to work without restrictions

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Ohio Fingerprints: Required (BCI&I check and FCRA-compliant national criminal background check)
• Criminal Background Check: Within 6 months of start, including social security trace, county searches, national sex offender registry
• Social Security Trace: If not included in background check, must be completed within 1 year of start
• National Database Criminal Background Check: For Ohio residents to meet fingerprint requirements
• OIG Search, SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Checks: Must be completed within 6 months prior to start
• Drug Screen: 10-panel urine drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted
• I-9 Attestation: Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. required
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified through third-party; international equivalency required if applicable
• Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party
• Competency Exams: Must score at least 80% on relevant department exams within 1 year prior to start
• Core Competencies: Must be completed within 1 year prior to start with 80% passing score (includes HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission topics)
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skill-specific checklist to be completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
• Module Completion Certificate: Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; renewal annually

Additional Requirements

• UHS Submission Packet: Resume, 2 professional references (within last 2 years), job application, and employment history form required for submission
• UHS Badge Photo: Recent headshot (shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format)
• Driver’s License/State ID: Non-expired ID required for submission

Summary

This is a 12-week travel RN Oncology position in Cleveland, Ohio, requiring rotating 12-hour shifts with a focus on oncology and related specialty areas. Candidates must meet extensive licensure, immunization, background, and competency requirements prior to start. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.