Outpatient Infusion Nurse
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Infusion Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Assist with expanding hours at an Outpatient Infusion Center
• Provide infusion services primarily for oncology patients
• Also assist with non-oncology infusions such as blood transfusions and injections
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 4 shifts of 10 hours each (8:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• No weekends or on-call required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 1 year of infusion nursing experience within the last year
• Oncology infusion nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Chemotherapy certification from Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications & Competencies

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or ARC
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA or ARC (verify by position)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA/AAP (verify by position)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (verify by position)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) (verify by position)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) (verify by position)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (may be required for some telemetry units)

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Employment history verification covering 7 years with no gaps over 30 days
• References: 2 professional references required (within 3 years)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually

Additional Requirements

• Education verification (highest level achieved) required; BSN preferred
• Official transcripts/diplomas may be required if verification attempts are unsuccessful
• Must review and sign facility-specific policies and regulatory orientation documents prior to start
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter
• Must comply with dress code and standards of business conduct

Notes

• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position
• Shift is day shift only, no weekends or on-call
• This is a travel/contract assignment with a 13-week duration

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this infusion nursing travel contract in California.