Oncology Chemo Certified RN
Louisville, KY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Oncology Chemo Certified Registered Nurse

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Weekend coverage every third weekend
• Scheduling Type: Self-scheduled
• Patient Diagnoses include a mix of medical-surgical diagnoses or surgery such as:

  • Lymphoma
  • Neutropenia
  • Prostatectomy
  • Nephrectomy
  • Gynecological cancers
  • Lung cancers
  • Anemia
  • Pancreatitis
• Special Procedures/Unit Details: Chemotherapy/biotherapy certificate through ONS required
• Special Equipment: 3 portable monitors; occasional interpretation of EKG strips required

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Oncology Chemo Certified)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • Chemotherapy certification preferred (if no chemo cert, pay rate is reduced)
• Required Competency:

  • Must pass an advanced dysrhythmia (EKG) competency exam within one year of start and update annually
• Licensure: Valid RN license in Kentucky with primary source verification (NURSYS verification required)

Prior Travel Experience

• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers are welcome

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SS trace, nationwide checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG
• Education verification matching specialty required (transcript or diploma acceptable if verification unavailable)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required by facility but required by agency standards)
• Fit mask test required annually (with waiver process for failed fit tests)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or IgG titer required
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or IgG titer required
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• References: 2 professional references required
• Skills checklist and competency exams required annually

Notes

• Chemotherapy certification is preferred; lack of certification affects pay rate
• Weekend coverage every third weekend is required
• Candidate must be able to interpret EKG strips occasionally
• Self-scheduling flexibility

This position is ideal for an experienced oncology nurse with chemotherapy certification looking for a travel contract in Kentucky.