Oncology Registered Nurse
San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• 12-hour shifts, rotating between day (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) and night (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Ability to float to other facilities within the system

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 2 years of oncology experience, including inpatient setting experience
• Oncology experience within the last year
• Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) experience
• Certifications:

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Chemotherapy Certification (ONS/ONCC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) credential

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Two supervisory references from recent employment (charge nurses acceptable)
• Current and updated resume covering the last 7 years, with explanations for any gaps over 30 days
• Unit-specific skills checklist, updated annually
• Verification of 7 years of work history matching the resume (not required for non-clinical roles)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history covering all counties lived/worked in, plus 5 specific Bay Area counties
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
  • Sex offender search as required
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Pass/fail testing on medication/pharmacology and telemetry (specific units only) with two attempts allowed
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) with passing score of 80% or higher, completed within one year prior to start and updated annually

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved masks required), with onsite fit testing available as last resort
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; no declinations accepted except medical exemptions)
  • Two negative TB tests (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-Spot) with specific timing requirements, or documentation for positive TB history
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: IGG titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: titer, series, or declination (declination must be signed within 1 year)
  • Varicella: IGG titer or 2 vaccines required (history of disease not accepted)
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel (excluding THC) within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov-Apr)
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required as of current policy

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of learning modules prior to or on Day 1 of assignment (for RNs starting on Tuesday, all modules except in-person trainings must be completed before Day 1)
• Review and initial facility policies including:

  • COVID-19 preparedness
  • Parking and uniform guidelines
  • Cyber security awareness training and quiz (annual, passing score 80%)
  • HIPAA healthcare provider modules and quizzes (for clinical staff)
• Completion of annual TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
• Emergency contact information form required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have completed references at time of submission
• Pass/fail telemetry exam required for nurses working in specified units
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) may be required depending on unit assignment
• Candidates may be required to complete respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and fit testing if assigned to specific departments
• Religious and medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccination require advance approval and documentation

This position is ideal for experienced oncology RNs with inpatient and BMT experience seeking a travel contract in a major California medical center with rotating 12-hour shifts.