Oncology Registered Nurse
Newark, NJ
Access Healthcare
5x7 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5 days per week, 7.5 hours per day, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 37.5

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in adult medical oncology including GI, GU, Breast, Head and Neck, Neuro, Thoracic, Lymphoma, Leukemia.
• Care for GYN oncology patients and classic hematology cases (Sickle cell, anemia, factor 8 deficiency, ITP).
• Perform bone marrow biopsies in clinic.
• Conduct GYN oncology procedures such as pap smears, biopsies, colposcopies, and pelvic exams.
• Skilled in accessing ports, central line blood draws, administering Neupogen, hormonal therapy, and colostomy care.
• Charting experience required using Epic electronic medical record system.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience, with oncology experience within the last year.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• IV Certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start; additional clearance required for history of positive TB.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Drug screen (10-panel urine) within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
• Fit testing for respirators (N-95) and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start and annually.
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if job tasks require glove use.
• Color vision test if job tasks require color discrimination.

Compliance and Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID and valid driver’s license required within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Background checks including criminal, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific exclusions must be completed within 30 days of start.
• Must complete facility-specific floating policy acknowledgment for each new assignment.
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required prior to start and annually.
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication exams with remediation process; failure after 3 attempts results in cancellation.
• Required to complete OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission annual training.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Epic charting experience is mandatory.
• Candidates must bring all required health and clearance documents on the first day of orientation.
• Candidates with name changes must provide proof of name change and ensure all names are included in background checks.
• Candidates switching between sites with less than 30 days gap may have some documentation accepted from previous assignments.

This position offers a focused oncology nursing role with a variety of adult and GYN oncology patient care responsibilities, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with rigorous health and safety standards.