Oncology Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Night shift, either 4 consecutive 12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15) or 3 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• 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
• Schedule: Open to block schedule requests (discuss with manager)
• Locals accepted with 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)

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet designated facility
• Total staffed beds: 562
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including:

  • Criminal, sex offender, SSN trace, counties, states, FACIS Level 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
  • Illinois-specific searches (Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, State Police registries) within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification required (official or unofficial transcripts accepted if pending)
• Primary source verification of state license and certifications (e.g., NURSYS for RN)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, NP, PA, or equivalent, confirming good health and ability to perform job functions
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted), not completed onsite
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella) or signed declinations
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (negative dilute results require retest)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• Badge photo required within one week of contract signing
• Code of Conduct review and signature within 7 days of contract signing
• Parking permit form to be completed within 7 days of contract signing (if applicable)
• References: Two professional references required for clinical travel candidates
• Skills checklist required for all clinical candidates

Additional Notes

• No on-call requirement
• Candidate may be called off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for those hours
• Fingerprinting must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for candidates without an IL state license; results added to Illinois Department of Public Health registry
• Facility accommodates latex allergies

This position welcomes first-time travel nurses.