Oncology/Medical-Surgical RN
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Position Details

• Specialty: Oncology / Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (MS RN)
• Shift: 3x12 or 4x12 hour day shifts
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty (Oncology/MS)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers accepted)
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: Floating within scope as needed
• Schedule Flexibility: Open to block schedule requests (discuss with manager)
• Local Candidates: Accepted, no radius restrictions
• Licensure: Must have active Illinois nursing license or be in the application process

Certifications & Skills

• Preferred Certifications:

  • Chemotherapy certification preferred (not required)
  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) and ONS/ONCC certifications preferred
• Required Skills:

  • Chemotherapy administration and management (including continuous infusion, IV push, oral administration)
  • Body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
  • Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
  • Monitoring chemotherapy and recognizing abnormal lab values
  • IV therapy and infusion skills including:

    • Accessing ports
    • Administration of coagulation factors, antifungals, antivirals, blood/blood products
    • Care and management of ports, central lines, PICC lines
    • Starting IVs
• Certifications Required Based on Unit/Specialty:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if applicable

Facility Highlights

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

Requirements & Compliance

• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions lists
• Education Verification: Initial degree verification required (official or unofficial transcripts accepted if pending)
• Competency Exam: Required for all clinical candidates
• Photo for Badge: Required within one week of contract signing
• Physical Exam: Required within one year of start, must confirm good physical and mental health, free of communicable disease, and ability to perform job functions without restrictions
• Fit Mask Test: Required (specific mask types accepted), not completed onsite
• TB Testing: 2-step PPD, TSPOT, or Qgold within one year of start; chest x-ray required if positive TB test within past year
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, 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)
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu Vaccination: Required or approved medical/religious exemption by November 30 annually
• References: Two professional references required for clinical candidates
• Skills Checklist: Required for all clinical candidates

Additional Notes

• No on-call requirement
• Guaranteed hours with some allowance for client call-offs
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days
• Must comply with Illinois-specific state searches and registry requirements, including fingerprinting within Illinois for those without an IL license

This position is suitable for nurses with oncology and medical-surgical experience seeking a travel contract in a large, Magnet-recognized acute care hospital with a Level I trauma center designation. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.