Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
Castro Valley, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Castro Valley, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 32 weeks

Job Description

• Collaborate with providers to ensure patients complete all necessary steps before starting radiation treatment.
• Coordinate appointments and supplies for patients.
• Triage side effects of treatment such as low blood pressure, pain, nausea, etc.
• Start IVs and administer IV contrast as needed.
• Educate patients on their treatment and expected duration.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• California RN State License

Preferred Certifications:

• ONS/ONCC (Oncology Nursing Society/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation)

Background Check Requirements

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including:

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide sex offender search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education verification (highest level achieved)
  • FACIS Level 3 search within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Transcript/Diploma verification as needed
• Motor Vehicle Report if driving position (not applicable here)
• Pending background check attestation not accepted for this facility

Certifications & Competencies (Additional)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA/AAP only, Instructor or Advanced Provider Course
• CCRN (Critical Care RN) – verify by position
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – valid for 4 years
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – typically for Labor & Delivery
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – verify by position
• NIH Stroke Certification – verify by position
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – as applicable
• Competency Exam – minimum passing score 80% or Angoff score if higher

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (must clear for work)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 90 days or 2 PPDs as specified, renewed annually
• Immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30)
• Color Blind Exam (in-person, if applicable)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance, renewed annually (not required for all roles)

Facility Specific Documents (Must Review/Sign Prior to Start)

• Job Description
• Standards of Business Conduct
• Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
• General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
• Vendor Training (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Request for Religious Accommodation Form (if applicable)
• TB Screening Questionnaire (within 90 days of start, renewed annually)
• Epic Questionnaire (RN only, required for new candidates starting 11/3/2025 onward)
• Abuse Policy and Confidentiality Agreement (specific to facility)

Employment History & Verification

• Full 7 years of work history required in application (including city/state, no gaps)
• Verification of up to 7 years of employment required
• Professional references required (2 for clinical/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care)
• Skills checklist (unit specific) required and renewed annually for Aya candidates

This position requires compliance with extensive background checks, certifications, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.