Oncology Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Nights, either 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (1845-0715)
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: Will float within scope as needed
• Block Schedule: Schedule requests can be discussed with manager
• Local Candidates: Accepted with no radius restrictions
• On-call: Not required

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year
• Administration of chemotherapy experience, including:

  • Body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
  • Continuous infusion and IV push administration of chemotherapy
  • Oral administration of chemotherapy
  • Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
  • Monitoring chemotherapy and recognizing/communicating abnormal lab values
• Accessing ports experience
• Administration of coagulation factors experience

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized hospital
• Total staffed beds: 562
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches required within 30 days of start
• Drug screening (9-panel) required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • TB (2-step PPD, TSPOT, or Qgold)
  • 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)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency exam and skills checklist required for all clinical candidates
• Photo for badge required within one week of signing contract
• References: 2 professional references required for all clinical travel candidates

Work Restrictions & Notes

• Ideally no more than 5 days of Return to Work (RTO) restrictions
• Guaranteed hours policy allows client to call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for those hours
• Candidates may be called off or floated as needed

This position is suitable for oncology RNs with at least 1 year of oncology experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a Level I trauma, Magnet-recognized acute care hospital. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are accepted.