Oncology Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4x12 hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) or 4x10 hour shifts (8:00 AM – 6:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every 4th weekend
• Floating: May be required to float to two other local infusion centers, but unlikely
• Specialty Focus: Oncology with experience preferred in cellular therapies (stem cell/CART)

Required Qualifications

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

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) required
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke, CPI) may be required or preferred based on unit assignment
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm testing required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions

Compliance & Screening Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and abuse registry search (if assigned to certain units)
• Fingerprinting required for Behavioral Health and certain units (results must be received prior to start)
• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no declinations allowed)
  • 2-step TB test or equivalent (Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no declinations for measles)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required or negative Surface and Antigen titers within 6 months
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required (declination accepted but must be documented)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions or declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if needed

Experience Requirements

• Registered Nurse with oncology experience; cellular therapy experience preferred
• No explicit minimum years of experience stated, but oncology specialty experience is expected
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Additional Notes

• Official transcripts required for education verification; photocopies of diplomas are not acceptable
• BSN preferred; ASN required if BSN not held
• Two clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the agency over 1 year
• Radiation badges for new candidates are supplied by the client, not the agency
• Candidate must complete various facility-specific forms prior to start (e.g., release authorization, TB screening, traveler compliance)

This position offers a specialized oncology nursing opportunity with a focus on chemotherapy and cellular therapies in a reputable medical center setting. The role requires strong clinical skills, certification compliance, and adherence to rigorous health and safety standards.