Travel Oncology Nurse
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet Facility
Beds: 562 staffed beds
Charting System: Cerner
Scrub Color: Any solid color
Parking: Permit required, no cost

Position Details

• Specialty: Oncology
• Shift Options:

  • 4 shifts of 12 hours (days, 7:15 AM - 6:45 PM)
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (days) - can accommodate 3x12 if requested
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year oncology nursing experience
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Block Scheduling: Open to discussion with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• License Requirement: Must have active Illinois nursing license or be in application process
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications & Skills

• Certifications:

  • Chemotherapy certification preferred (ONC cert not needed)
  • ACLS, BLS, PALS (required based on unit/specialty, AHA or RQI acceptable)
  • State nursing license verification (primary source verification)
  • NURSYS verification required
• Chemotherapy Skills:

  • Administration of chemotherapy (IV push, continuous infusion, oral)
  • Body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
  • Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
  • Monitoring chemotherapy and recognizing abnormal lab values
• IV Therapy/Infusion Skills:

  • Accessing ports and central lines (PICC, implanted lines)
  • Administration of coagulation factors, antifungals, antivirals, blood/blood products
  • Central line blood draws and care
  • Starting IVs

Special Requirements & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, counties, states, national criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required
• Fingerprinting:

  • Illinois Health Care Worker Registry Search required for clinical candidates without IL license
  • Fingerprints must be taken in Illinois, completed 3 business days prior to start
• Education Verification:

  • Initial degree verification required (official or unofficial transcripts accepted if pending)
• State-Specific Searches:

  • Illinois Department of Corrections Inmate Search
  • Illinois Most Wanted Search
  • Illinois State Police Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry
• Competency Exam: Required for all clinical candidates
• References: Two professional references required for clinical candidates

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or equivalent
• Fit Mask Test: Required (3M 1860, 1870, or 1870+ masks acceptable)
• TB Testing: 2-step PPD, TSPOT, or Qgold within 1 year; chest x-ray if positive TB test
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines, positive titer, or declination)
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series, positive titer, or declination
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer or declination
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu Vaccination: Required or approved medical/religious exemption for 2025-26 season

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours may be adjusted with client call-offs up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for cancelled hours.
• Badge photo required within one week of signing contract.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Parking Permit forms within 7 days of contract signing.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies.

This position is ideal for oncology RNs with chemotherapy experience seeking a travel contract in a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL.