Oncology Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Oncology Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 07:15)
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Schedule Flexibility: Block schedule requests can be discussed with manager
• Local Candidates: Accepted with no radius restrictions

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Hematology/Oncology experience of at least 1 year within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Continuous infusion of chemotherapy
• Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
• Oral administration of chemotherapy
• Care and management of ports
• Central line blood draw
• Central line/implanted line care
• PICC line care
• Starting IVs

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, and national databases
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good physical and mental health and ability to perform job functions
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Required immunizations or proof of immunity: MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
  • Annual flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required by November 30
  • Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Competency Exam: Required for all clinical candidates
• References: Two professional references required for travel and acute care candidates
• Photo for Badge: Color photo required before start
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet designated facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color

Notes

• No on-call requirement
• Guaranteed hours subject to client call-offs up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days
• First-time travel nurses accepted

This position is ideal for an Oncology RN with at least one year of experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in an acute care, Magnet-designated hospital setting.