Local Contract Nurse RN - Oncology
New York, NY
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

RN – Oncology | Travel Contract/Local
Location: New York, NY 10019
Department: Hematology / Oncology
Positions Available: 1
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/30/2026
End Date: 02/27/2027

Shift: Days – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Hours per Day: 7.5
 

Required Qualifications:

• Active New York State RN License.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Minimum 2 years of medical and chemotherapy experience.
• 1 year of travel nursing experience required for travel candidates (not required for per diem).
• EPIC experience highly preferred.
• Associate degree in Nursing accepted with relevant experience and/or active BSN matriculation.
• BSN preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to oncology patients.
• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and chemotherapy treatments.
• Monitor patient conditions and evaluate responses to treatment.
• Educate patients and caregivers about treatment plans, medications, and disease prevention.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC.
• Follow patient safety, infection prevention, and quality care standards.
• Support patient discharge planning and care transitions.
• Participate in quality improvement and professional development activities.

Unit Details:

• Average Unit Census: 35.1
• Unit Capacity: 36 beds
• Specialty: Hematology / Oncology

Important: Oncology and chemotherapy experience are essential. EPIC experience is highly preferred.