Oncology RN
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Sturdy Health

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse

Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Unit Beds: 12
• Average Daily Census: 32 patients
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Patient Diagnoses: Hematology and oncology, asthma/allergy, GI, rheumatology, multiple sclerosis, and other non-oncology conditions
• Special Procedures: Port accessing, IV placement
• Medication System: Omnicell
• Documentation Systems: Cerner and IntelliDose
• Orientation: 3-4 shifts with a preceptor
• Scrubs: Not provided; any color allowed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year
• Certification from ONS or ONCC
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Standard 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender registry
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
  • Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search required for all travelers in MA
  • MA Statewide iCORI clearance required
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
  • N95 fit test within last 6 months (specific approved masks required)
  • Proof of Tdap vaccine after age 18, then Td every 10 years (medical declinations require documentation)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility guidelines (2-step PPD or Qgold/Tspot acceptable)
  • Annual TB questionnaire for past positives or pending TB tests
  • Immunity or vaccination documentation for:

    • Measles (Rubeola)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Hepatitis B (numerical titer required; declinations accepted)
    • Varicella (declinations not accepted)
  • Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (minimum 9-panel; marijuana testing not required)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (September - April)
  • COVID-19 vaccination required; exemptions only accepted with signed medical or religious documentation
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, plain background) required 2 weeks prior to start
  • Compliance checklist, latex allergy questionnaire, personal information forms required prior to start
  • COVID-19 exemption forms if applicable

References

• Two professional references required within the last 3 years

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Facility does not provide scrubs; any color is acceptable.
• Orientation includes working with a preceptor for 3-4 shifts.