Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurse
Newark, NJ
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Summary: Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Experience Required: Minimum 1.5 years of experience
• Unit Types: General pediatrics, hematology/oncology, orthopedics, surgical
• Float Assignments: May float to PICU and NICU; additional float units possible based on skill set and hospital needs
• Schedule: Every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Required Experience & Certifications

• Chemotherapy/Oncology experience required
• General pediatrics experience required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Preferred Certifications:

  • APHON (Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)

Important Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start
• Must include all aliases, all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Nationwide and sex offender checks required
• Pending background checks require signed attestation at start
• No open cases allowed at start

Health & Safety Documents

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel minimum)
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Fit test questionnaire and on-site fit testing mandatory
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if applicable
• Respiratory medical clearance required prior to start and updated annually
• Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 72 hours of signing
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for applicable units
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge with remediation policy
• Color blind testing within one year of start

Additional Training & Certifications

• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (online and in-person portions)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (confirm with program coordinator)
• Chemotherapy certification required (ONS/ONCC for adults, APHON for pediatrics)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification required for Mother-Baby, Couplet Care, Postpartum, and Labor & Delivery RNs

References & Work History

• Two references within the last 2 years required (one managerial)
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required
• Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start)

Scheduling & Floating Policy

• Block or special scheduling only accommodated if approved at booking
• Floating required to PICU, NICU, and possibly other units based on hospital needs
• Must complete floating policy documentation for every new assignment or site transfer

Notes

• Candidates must bring all required documentation to orientation and first day
• All certifications and health documents must be current and valid as per facility requirements
• Facility uses EPIC for charting
• Navy scrub color required

This position offers a 13-week travel contract opportunity for Registered Nurses with pediatric and oncology experience, requiring specific certifications and compliance with detailed health and background documentation.