Infusion Oncology RN
Shiloh, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Shiloh, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Infusion Oncology (Medical Oncology and Hematology)
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet designated
• Total Staffed Beds: 97
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Job Responsibilities

• Work primarily in infusion oncology, including chemotherapy, blood administration, IV fluids, immunotherapy, port draws, injections, dressing changes, quick assessments, and EKGs.
• May be assigned to a fast track area with 4 chairs or the larger infusion center with 32 chairs depending on experience.
• Floating within the service line and scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• No on-call required.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.
• Local radius rule: Candidates must be outside a 75-mile radius (locals not accepted).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of Hematology/Oncology nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Infusion nursing experience

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only, valid certification required.
• Chemotherapy certification preferred (ONS/ONCC) and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
• Unit-specific competency exam required annually, including Oncology competency exam for Med Surg-Oncology unit.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required.
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI, MAB) – check unit-specific requirements.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required (driver’s license for home health roles).
• Criminal background check within 6 months required, including statewide and nationwide searches, sex offender registry, and international searches if applicable.
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Illinois fingerprinting required for assignments at or floating to long-term care or rehab units.
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP). Must be valid throughout assignment.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required.
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually.
• Immunization and health document requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (no exemption for Bone Marrow Transplant Unit).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination with no exemptions allowed in certain units (e.g., Neonatal ICU).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• HIPAA acknowledgement, latex allergy questionnaire, confidentiality form, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Regulatory compliance education and orientation modules must be completed annually via online training platform.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred within last year).
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start, including oncology/infusion skills.
• No on-call duties.
• Must comply with facility policies including vehicle registration if applicable.

Notes

• Candidates may be assigned to fast track or infusion center based on oncology experience.
• Floating within scope and service line is expected to meet patient care needs.
• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel assignment.
• Weekend coverage is every other weekend.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Magnet-designated acute care hospital with a focus on infusion oncology nursing in a supportive environment using EPIC charting.