Oncology Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Oncology

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Oncology
• Shift Options:

  • 4x12 hour shifts (7:15 AM - 6:45 PM)
  • 3x12 hour day shifts (can accommodate 3x12 if candidate prefers)
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: Will float within scope as needed
• Block Schedule: Open to discussion with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• License Requirement: Must have active Illinois nursing license or be in the application process
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in Oncology nursing
• First-Timers Accepted: Yes
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Preferred Certifications: Chemotherapy certification preferred
• Required Skills:

  • Chemotherapy administration and management (including continuous infusion, IV push, oral administration)
  • Body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
  • Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
  • Monitoring chemotherapy and recognizing abnormal lab values
  • IV Therapy/Infusion skills including accessing ports, blood/blood product administration, central line care, PICC line care, starting IVs
• Basic Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - required based on unit/specialty
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - required based on unit/specialty
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required based on unit/specialty

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized hospital
• 562 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Illinois-specific searches including Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and State Police registries within 30 days prior to start
• Fingerprinting through Illinois Health Care Worker Registry (must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start)
• Education verification (degree or transcript)
• Primary source verification of state license and certifications (NURSYS verification required)
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• Badge photo (color, mid-shoulders up, plain background) within one week of signing
• Code of Conduct acknowledgment
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Physical exam within one year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Two professional references required
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates

Additional Notes

• Candidate may be called off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for those hours
• On-call shifts are not required
• Facility can accommodate latex allergies

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with oncology experience seeking a travel contract in a Level I trauma, Magnet-recognized acute care hospital in Illinois.