Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Modesto, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Infusion (Travel/Contract)

Location: Modesto, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Provide assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting.
• Deliver holistic, individualized care considering psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Facilitate patient/family education and transitions of care.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers through effective communication.
• Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws to ensure optimal patient experience.

Work Schedule

• Shift: Day (4x10 hours)
• Hours per day: 10
• Hours per week: 40
• Weekend Requirement: As needed, rotating weekends
• Full-time

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program.

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Oncology nursing experience, including infusion experience.
• Oncology experience within the last year is required.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps, and employment verification up to 7 years.
• Professional references: 2 required within 3 years for clinical positions.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply).
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, completed series, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination with mask requirement in patient care areas
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person, documented by licensed provider).
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually (exceptions apply).

Additional Certifications & Testing (As Applicable)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Critical Care RN (CCRN)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (may be required for some units)
• Pass/fail testing such as EKG exam for ICU and MS/Telemetry RNs at specific locations

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Complete TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Submit a passport-style photo for badge issuance.
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) and certain vaccine exemptions; approvals handled on a case-by-case basis.

Notes

• Employees may handle hazardous drugs requiring adherence to USP 800 guidelines.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel Registered Nurse position in Oncology Infusion.