Oncology Registered Nurse
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Covenant Health Oncology Group

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Full-time travel/contract Registered Nurse position specializing in Oncology with chemotherapy/infusion experience required.
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call).
• Float required among multiple infusion centers within East Tennessee.
• No holiday time off allowed during specified holiday periods; requests can be addressed onsite after assignment start.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee.
• Minimum of 1 year of Oncology experience, including experience within the last year.
• Chemotherapy and infusion experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) chemotherapy certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Infusion experience required.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – valid and uploaded, no expiration within 45 days of assignment start.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – actual certification required, no screenshots/photos.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or equivalent chemotherapy certification – current and valid.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – required within 12 months prior to start, minimum 80% score (not required for Mother-Baby or L&D units).
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III) – minimum 80% pass rate, updated annually.
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara or online) – required within 12 months prior to start.

Experience

• Oncology nursing experience with chemotherapy/infusion required.
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated, but oncology and chemo experience mandatory.

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, including 7-year SSN trace, national and state sex offender registries, criminal searches, and abuse registries. Alias name attestation required if applicable.
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, signed by MD, DO, NP, APRN, or PA confirming fitness for duty.
• Negative TB test (QGold or Skin Test) within 1 year; chest x-ray if prior positive.
• Drug screening within 45 days of start covering a comprehensive panel including amphetamines, benzodiazepines, fentanyl, opiates, and others.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B – vaccine series, titer, or declination.
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer.
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine – required for all starts between September 1 and April 1; no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions require documentation).
• TB Questionnaire required.

Documentation & Onboarding

• Valid driver’s license or state ID (color copy, current).
• Photo for badge: passport style, solid background, no filters or facial piercings.
• Employment application with 7-year work history, no unexplained gaps over 30 days, and active nursing license details.
• Two supervisory references from employers within the last 3 years.
• Skills checklist specific to unit within the last year, updated annually.
• Background Check Alias Name Attestation if applicable.
• Onboarding attestation and review of onboarding documents required prior to start.

Additional Information

• Orientation offered bi-weekly.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to speak with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) before accepting or starting the assignment.
• Local candidates (within 75 miles) have a different pay structure (not included here).

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an Oncology RN with chemotherapy/infusion experience, requiring multiple certifications and competencies, strict background and health documentation, and the ability to float among several infusion centers. The position offers a stable weekday day shift with no nights or weekends and requires adherence to holiday time-off policies.