Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurse
Newark, New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• 13-week travel contract
• Specialty in Pediatrics with experience in chemotherapy/oncology required
• Unit types include general pediatrics, hematology/oncology, orthopedics, and surgical
• Floating assignments to PICU and NICU, with possible additional float units based on skill set and hospital needs
• Every other weekend shift (Saturday/Sunday)
• Patient ratio approximately 1:5
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy
• First-time travelers are accepted

Required Experience

• Minimum 1.5 years of pediatric nursing experience
• Must have general pediatrics experience
• Chemotherapy/Oncology experience required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Jersey
• APHON BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred but not required
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to float to PICU and NICU units as needed
• Block or special scheduling requests require prior approval at booking
• References: Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required
• Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start date)

Compliance & Documentation

• Background check required within 30 days of start
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required within 3 months of start
• Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Respiratory medical clearance and fit testing required prior to start
• Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Various competency exams and certifications must be completed or on file, including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, IV therapy/infusion, and pediatric advanced life support
• Completion of facility-specific education and safety acknowledgments prior to start

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Every other weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday)
• Floating to PICU and NICU units as needed
• Patient ratio approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients
• Use of EPIC electronic charting system

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and training requirements
• Candidate must be able to provide all required documentation and clearances in a timely manner

This position is ideal for a pediatric registered nurse with oncology experience seeking a travel assignment in New Jersey with diverse pediatric and critical care exposure.