Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse
New Haven, CT
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

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

Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level I Trauma Center
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• 2x12-hour shifts & 2x8-hour shifts per week
• Shift times: 0700-1900 / 0700-1500
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs: Yes
• Block schedule accommodation: No
• On-call: No
• Guaranteed hours: Yes

Patient Ratios

• Average nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Registered Nursing specialty
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut
• Oncology experience with at least 2 years, including experience within the last year
• Surgical Oncology experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 12 months of start, including SSN trace, national sex offender, federal and state checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification including foreign equivalency evaluation if internationally educated
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (3M N95 preferred)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (highly preferred for certain specialties)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
  • COVID vaccination preferred

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 85% score) within 12 months of start
• Color blind testing required for all candidates starting on/after 8/2/2024
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units
• Various facility-specific training modules and attestations including:

  • Stroke education (except pediatric and NICU)
  • CLABSI prevention
  • Pressure injury prevention
  • Language services
  • CAUTI education
  • Patient transportation with oxygen
  • Suicide risk and environmental assessment
  • Pyxis ES MedStation training
  • Baxter pump interoperability
  • Patient bedside rounding (except OR, Behavioral Health, Ambulatory, ER/ED)
  • Ventricular assist device awareness
  • Blood administration (annual update required)
  • New employee orientation
  • 21st Century Cures Act module (required for RNs except Home Health)
  • ED handbook (for ED/ER RNs)
  • eCart training (not required for pediatric, periop/OR, outpatient, case managers, home health)
  • Chaperone policy training (required if gap >6 months or updated module)

Additional Notes

• Must provide a 7-year work history with no gaps greater than 90 days
• References: One supervisor reference within the past year required for certain ICU assignments (not applicable here)
• Floating within scope is expected to meet facility needs
• Pending license accepted but must be active before start date
• No on-call required
• Facility uses Epic for charting
• Parking available at a cost

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with oncology experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, Level I trauma center environment with a structured schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.