Oncology Chemotherapy Infusion RN
Santa Rosa, California
Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology

Job Opportunity: Oncology Chemo Certified Registered Nurse

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Description

• Position in an outpatient Oncology Clinic focused on Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology.
• Daily responsibilities include administering 6 infusions and performing 1-2 port draws.
• Familiarity with Alaris Infusion Pumps and CADD Ambulatory Pumps is required.
• Oncology certification required (ONCC or ONS).
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records preferred.
• Shift options generally fall within daytime hours (examples: 7:45 AM–4:15 PM, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM).
• Weekends and on-call duties are not required.
• Locals and first-time travel nurses are welcome.

Required Qualifications

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

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• Oncology certification (ONCC or ONS).
• Familiarity with chemotherapy administration protocols.
• EPIC experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Medication/pharmacology competency as applicable.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented declinations:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer.
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.

Background & Documentation

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification required for nursing degree.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for any gaps or overlaps.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• NURSYS license verification required.

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card as applicable for I9 verification.
• E-Verify attestation required.
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned LMS platform.
• Respiratory safety clearance and fit mask testing required for travel nurses, updated annually.
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background may be required.

Work Schedule & Hours

• 40 hours per week guaranteed.
• Typical shifts are 8 hours during the day, Monday through Friday.
• No weekend or call requirements.

Notes

• Manager and clinic staff value and recognize travel nurses, with many return travelers on the team.
• Return travelers often receive recognition and award recommendations.
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions must be disclosed at time of application.

This position offers a supportive environment for oncology nurses, including those new to travel nursing, with a focus on infusion therapy in an outpatient oncology setting.