Outpatient Oncology RN Case Manager
Sacramento, California
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Sacramento, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Work Setting: Outpatient oncology clinic, Adult Stem Cell Transplant Program

Job Description

• Serve as a Case Manager in a clinic setting.
• Collaborate with authorization department and multiple departments to schedule appointments.
• Manage new patient referrals.
• Respond to patient messages via electronic health record system.
• Patient population includes diagnoses such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and stem cell transplant recipients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid driver’s license/state ID (clear, legible copy required).
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start.
• E-Verify compliance.
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam cleared within one year of start.
• Fit testing for N95 masks within one year of start (onsite fit testing may be available if prior testing is not possible).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years, no declinations accepted).
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or two vaccines after age 1; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or two vaccines after age 1; booster if needed.
  • Hepatitis B titer required; if negative, signed declination or vaccine series accepted.
• TB screening: Negative QuantiFERON Gold or TSPOT within 90 days or two-step PPD as per protocol; if positive history, chest x-ray and questionnaire required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required by November 1.
• Completion of unit-specific competency exams and core training modules prior to start.
• Signed confidentiality statement and HIPAA training confirmation required before start.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start.
• Badge pickup required prior to orientation during business hours.

References and Employment History

• Two clinical references required, including one from the most recent or recent employer within 6 months.
• Employment application covering the last 3 years with explanations for gaps over 6 months.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required training and compliance documentation before the start date unless extenuating circumstances are approved.
• Badge pickup location and hours will be communicated; candidates must bring a valid photo ID.
• This position involves working with complex oncology patients in a multidisciplinary environment.

This role is ideal for oncology RNs seeking travel assignments with exposure to stem cell transplant and hematologic malignancies in an outpatient setting. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.