Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Portland, OR
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 36 hours per week, Nights
Patient Ratios: 1:1 to 1:3
Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care, Magnet, Teaching, Level I Trauma Center
Charting System: Epic

Job Description

• Specialty: Medical Oncology RN
• Start Dates Available: Multiple dates in March and April
• Patient Diagnoses: Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Sickle Cell, Symptom Management
• Special Procedures/Unit Details:

  • Chemotherapy/Biotherapy
  • Stem Cell Infusions
  • CAR-T Therapy
  • Bone Marrow Biopsies
  • Lumbar Punctures
  • Blood Product Transfusions
  • Central Line Care
• Floating: Yes, within scope to Acute Care/Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in medical oncology (highest requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Epic Experience: Preferred but not required
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-Call: Not required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Chemotherapy certification (does not have to be ONS)
• Preferred Skills: Chemotherapy competency preferred but not required
• Licensing:

  • Locals accepted
  • Pending license accepted if application submitted and received by licensing board (qualifies for 90-day license exemption)

Scheduling & Time Off

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Maximum of 5 RTO (Request Time Off) days approved for 13-week contract
• RTO days over 5 require contract extension to maintain full assignment length
• All time off requests must be submitted upfront

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (immune titer, vaccines, or declination)
  • Hepatitis B (full vaccine series, immune titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (immune titer, vaccines, or declination)
  • Flu vaccination or signed declination (seasonal requirement)
• Fit mask test required within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent)
• Completion of facility-specific compliance modules prior to start (Compass modules for RNs)
• References: Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history

Additional Notes

• Facility has a professional appearance policy that must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date
• Parking: $16 daily pass required (8am-5pm), public transportation encouraged
• Scrub color: Any color, no prints (provided)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a highly specialized oncology setting with a reputable teaching hospital and trauma center, supporting complex patient care in medical oncology.