Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Medical Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Day: Tuesdays
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:3, or 1:4
• Unit: Surgical Oncology
• Floats: May float within Acute Care/Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) as needed
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per month
• On-call: Not required
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes, if application submitted and received by licensing board (qualifies for 90-day license exemption)

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of medical oncology experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred but not required
• Experience with care of patients diagnosed with GI cancers (pancreatic, colon, liver, esophageal), gynecological, thyroid, ENT, thoracic cancers, sarcoma, leukemia/lymphoma, and end-of-life care
• Skilled in managing special equipment such as chest tubes, tracheostomies, epidurals, PCA pumps, feeding tubes, JP/blake drains, suction, central lines (ports, hepatic pump, PICC, groshong), ostomy care, and wound vacs
• Familiarity with surgical procedures including Whipple, liver resection, hepatic arterial infusion pump, esophagectomy, VATS, laryngectomy, TORS, TAH/BSO, colectomy, pain management, and chemotherapy administration

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon
• Minimum of 1 year of oncology experience, including surgical oncology experience
• Oncology experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Designations: Magnet recognized, Teaching hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: $16 daily pass (8 AM - 5 PM), public transportation encouraged
• Scrub color: Any color allowed (no prints)

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day
• Background check (including education and work history verification) must be completed within 6 months prior to start
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel including methamphetamines within 3 months prior to start, lab-based through SAMHSA certified lab
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or signed declinations:

  • Tdap (preferred over TD)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (immune titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (full series or immune titer)
  • Varicella (immune titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or signed declination (deadline 12/01/2025)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months prior to start, plus TB questionnaire
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent)
• Completion of facility-specific training modules prior to start (e.g., Compass modules for RNs)
• Professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Two references from managers or supervisors within last 24 months required (charge RN references not accepted unless direct supervisor)
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Maximum approved time off (RTO) during contract: 5 days for 13-week assignment; requests for more require contract extension
• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date
• Facility requires completion of various competency exams and certifications as applicable
• Candidates may be required to complete additional facility-specific documents and attestations before starting

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity surgical oncology setting with a diverse patient population and advanced procedures in a Magnet-recognized teaching hospital environment.