Oncology Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Oncology
• Shift: 4x12 or 3x12 day shifts (7:15 AM - 6:45 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Schedule Flexibility: Open to block schedule requests (discuss with manager)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Oncology nursing experience of at least 1 year within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• National Tech Certification Verification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Chemotherapy skills including:

  • Administration of chemotherapy via IV push, continuous infusion, and oral routes
  • Body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
  • Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
• IV Therapy and infusion skills including:

  • Accessing ports and central lines
  • Administration of coagulation factors, antifungals, blood and blood products
  • Central line blood draws

Additional Requirements

• On-call: Not required
• RTO Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days off
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid U.S. 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
• Education verification (degree or transcript)
• Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry fingerprinting (must be done in Illinois, 3 business days prior to start)
• Competency exam (clinical candidates)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs
• Fit mask test (specific mask types required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required before start
• Code of conduct acknowledgment

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized facility
• Total staffed beds: 562

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required.
• Candidates must be prepared to work every other weekend and float as needed.
• Chemotherapy skills and experience are essential for this role.
• Candidates should be comfortable with IV therapy and central line management.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity oncology unit within a large, magnet-designated acute care hospital. The role requires strong clinical skills in chemotherapy administration and IV therapy, with a supportive environment for first-time travel nurses.