Oncology Infusion RN
Orange, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Infusion RN - Chemo Certified)

Location: Orange, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Infusion Registered Nurse specializing in oncology infusion therapies.
• Schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (Monday-Friday), with Wednesday off.
• Patient Care Breakdown:

  • 70% Oncology-based therapy
  • 30% Blood transfusion, IVIG, hydration, iron infusions
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
• Floating: Traveler will need to float between similar units.
• Weekend work: Not required.
• Block scheduling: Possible, at manager's discretion.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Infusion/Oncology)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience with chemotherapy certification.

  • First-time travelers accepted only if they have chemo certification and 2+ years of experience.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification) - Required for this position
• Licensure: Valid RN license for California.
• Pending licenses are not accepted.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Facility Highlights

• Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet recognized
• Total staffed beds: 426
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Free

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates, updated annually.
• References: Minimum 1-2 years of relevant supervisor references within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years.

Training and Modules

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules required annually, including:

  • Regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for oncology/infusion nursing
  • Epic training modules (must be completed prior to or shortly after start)
• Badge photo required prior to start.

Additional Notes

• No on-call requirement.
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period.
• Local radius: 50 miles.
• Floating policy acknowledgment required.

This position is ideal for experienced infusion RNs with chemotherapy certification looking for a travel contract in a Magnet-recognized acute care hospital setting in California.