Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse
New Haven, CT
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology

Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Oncology (Medical Surgical Oncology)
• Patient Ratios: Average 1:4-5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• First-time travelers accepted
• Pending license accepted but must be active prior to start date
• Guaranteed hours

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Level I Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 1,567
• Charting System: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Connecticut
• Minimum 2 years of Oncology nursing experience, with Oncology experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 12 months of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification including foreign equivalency for internationally educated RNs
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start
• 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 (clean shaven required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation required
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations and titers required or exemptions for:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or declination)
  • Tdap (highly preferred for certain specialties)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccination preferred

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 12 months of start (85% passing score)
• Color blind testing required for all candidates starting on/after 8/2/2024 (80% passing score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units (not required for Oncology)
• Various facility-specific training modules and attestations required, including but not limited to:

  • Stroke Education (not required for Oncology)
  • CLABSI Prevention
  • Preventing Pressure Injury
  • Language Services Training
  • CAUTI Education Training
  • Patient Transportation with Oxygen Education
  • Suicide Risk and Environmental Assessment Training
  • Pyxis ES MedStation Modules
  • Baxter Pump Interoperability Training
  • Patient Bedside Rounding
  • Ventricular Assist Device Awareness
  • Blood Administration Module (except Behavioral Health and Case Managers)
  • New Employee Orientation
  • 21st Century Cures Act Module (required for RN except Home Health)
  • Chaperone Policy Training
  • EPIC testing or training (highly encouraged)
  • ED Handbook (not applicable for Oncology)
  • eCart Training Module (not required for Oncology)

Work History and References

• 7-year work history with no gaps greater than 90 days required
• Employment verification for last 7 years required
• One supervisor reference within the past year required for ICU assignments (not applicable here)

Additional Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions: RTO greater than 7 days requires approval
• Scrub color: Royal blue

This position is ideal for RNs with oncology experience seeking a travel contract in a Level I Trauma Center with a supportive environment and comprehensive compliance requirements.