Oncology Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Oncology
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:15 AM – 6:45 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet recognized
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• Body fluid handling post chemotherapy
• Continuous infusion of chemotherapy
• IV push administration of chemotherapy
• Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
• Monitoring of chemotherapy
• Oral administration of chemotherapy
• Recognition and communication of abnormal lab values related to chemotherapy
• Accessing ports for medication administration
• Administration of coagulation factors
• Administration of antifungals

Required Certifications

• Chemotherapy certification (mandatory)
• PALS if applicable
• State RN license primary source verification
• NURSYS verification required

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by appropriate healthcare provider, confirming good health and ability to perform job functions
• Fit mask test required (3M 1860 small/regular, 1870, or 1870+ masks acceptable)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella) or signed declinations
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• Background checks including:

  • Criminal history, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
  • Illinois-specific searches (Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry) within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting and Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry results required for clinical candidates without an active IL license; prints must be taken in Illinois at least 3 business days prior to start

Documentation and Compliance

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID copy required
• Education verification (degree/transcript) required
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required within one week of contract signing (color photo, plain background)
• Code of Conduct acknowledgment required within 7 days of contract signing
• Completion of computer-based learning modules before or on first day of orientation
• Parking permit form to be completed if applicable

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours subject to client call-offs up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay
• Schedule flexibility: block schedule requests can be discussed with manager
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days
• Scrub color: any solid color allowed

This position is ideal for oncology RNs with chemotherapy experience seeking a travel contract in a Level I trauma, Magnet-recognized acute care hospital setting.