Oncology Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Oncology
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:15 AM – 6:45 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Schedule: Block schedule requests can be discussed with manager
• Locals accepted with no radius restrictions

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year
• Chemotherapy administration skills including IV push, continuous infusion, and oral administration
• Chemotherapy-related body fluid handling and cytotoxic spill management/disposal
• Chemotherapy monitoring and recognition/communication of abnormal lab values
• IV therapy and infusion skills including accessing ports, central line blood draws, central line/implanted line care, and PICC line care
• Administration of coagulation factors, antifungals, and antivirals
• Blood and blood product administration
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs

Certifications

• Chemotherapy certification (mandatory)
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications as required by unit/specialty (AHA or RQI acceptable)

Facility & Work Environment

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

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, NP, PA, or equivalent
• Fit mask test required (3M 1860 small/regular, 1870, or 1870+ masks accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, positive titer, or signed declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, and others)

Background & Verification

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• State-specific searches including Illinois Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and Violent Offender registries within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting required in Illinois for clinical candidates without an IL license, completed 3 business days prior to start
• Education verification required (official or unofficial transcripts accepted if pending)
• NURSYS verification required
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• Two professional references required

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days
• Guaranteed hours policy allows client to cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for those hours
• Badge photo required within one week of signing contract (color photo, mid-shoulders up, plain background)
• Candidates must complete computer-based learning modules before or on first day of orientation
• Code of conduct must be reviewed and signed within 7 days of contract signing
• Parking permit form must be completed within 7 days of contract signing if applicable

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity oncology setting within a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma acute care hospital. The role requires strong chemotherapy and IV therapy skills, with a supportive environment for travel nurses including acceptance of first-timers and flexible scheduling discussions.