Oncology Registered Nurse
Fountain Valley, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Oncology) - Travel/Contract

Location: Fountain Valley, California
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Oncology)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, PM shift (1900-0730)
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float to Med/Surg, Med/Tele, ED, Postpartum
• First-timers: Accepted

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable)
• PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification, and others may be required depending on qualification and unit (refer to facility specifics)

Documentation & Compliance

• Must have valid State License with primary source verification
• NURSYS Verification required for RN license
• Background checks including 7-year work/school history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Drug Testing: Negative 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year (excluding marijuana panel due to CA state law)
• Physical Exam within 1 year
• Fit Mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (fit testing may be done onsite or scheduled with Employee Health)
• Immunizations and Titers required:

  • TDAP (within last 10 years, declination allowed)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antibody titer (declination allowed if low/equivocal)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (declination allowed if low/equivocal)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine required November 1 - April 30 (declination allowed)
• COVID vaccination record preferred

Competency & Testing

• Medication Calculation Test required for all RNs
• EKG/Dysrhythmia Competency Exam required for Oncology and other specified units
• Color Blind Testing annually
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required, with remediation options
• Skills Checklist and Competency Exams updated annually

Facility-Specific Requirements

• EPIC documentation system used; EPIC Education Certificate of Completion required prior to start
• Completion of YouLearn Modules and HIPAA Education Certificate required before or at orientation
• Various facility-specific policy acknowledgments and quizzes (e.g., Safe Patient Handling, Abuse Reporting, Dress and Appearance, Hand Hygiene) must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Photo for badge required
• Employee parking permit completion required

Additional Notes

• Pre-approved time off must be requested at time of submission and approved by manager
• Two professional references required
• Employment application and annual internal evaluations required
• Orientation packets and performance evaluations completed post-start

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a focus on oncology care, requiring flexibility to float to multiple units and meet weekend shift requirements. Candidates should be prepared for comprehensive credentialing and compliance processes consistent with facility and state regulations.