Oncology Registered Nurse
Philadelphia, PA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Oncology Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Details

• Specialty: Oncology
• Staffing ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Floating: May float to Infusion Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Dress code: Navy or blue scrubs
• No holiday, weekend, or on-call requirements
• First-time travel nurses accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
• Oncology (1 year of experience)
• Oncology experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Minimum years of experience in Oncology nursing: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level accepted since first-time travelers are accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check: 7-year criminal history including PA PATCH search (must be uploaded separately)
• E-Verify required
• Education verification: Official transcript acceptable; diploma not accepted
• Fingerprinting: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprinting required within 5 years of start date (for PA placements only)
• Professional references: 2 within last 2 years
• Skills checklist: Must be updated annually
• Work history verification: Required for NJ candidates only (not applicable here)
• Child abuse search: Required within 12 months for PA candidates with patient contact
• Physical exam: Physician statement within 2 months of start
• Fit mask test: Required within 12 months prior to start (3M 1870+ model)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Current Tdap vaccine or titer
  • Negative TB test (Qgold or TSPOT within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 1)
  • COVID-19 vaccine no longer required prior to start; exemptions require mask use at work
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start

Orientation and Testing

• Facility-specific education modules (~6 hours) to be completed prior to orientation (not required for this facility)
• Pass/fail basic dysrhythmia exam during orientation (one attempt only; failure results in contract cancellation)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing required

Additional Notes

• No PAPRs available at facility
• Candidates who fail fit testing or refuse to complete it may have contract canceled
• Badge photo required ASAP

This position offers a structured day shift with no weekend or holiday requirements, suitable for oncology RNs including those new to travel nursing. Compliance with Pennsylvania-specific background and health requirements is mandatory.