Oncology & Multiple Sclerosis RN
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Oncology/MS RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Oncology/Multiple Sclerosis Registered Nurse
• Shift: Nights, either 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year experience
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Block Scheduling: Open to discussion with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Licensure: Must have active Illinois nursing license or be in the application process

Certifications & Skills

• Preferred Certifications:

  • Chemotherapy certification (not required)
  • OCN and ONS/ONCC preferred
• Required Chemotherapy Skills:

  • Administration of chemotherapy
  • Body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
  • Continuous infusion and IV push administration of chemotherapy
  • Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
  • Monitoring chemotherapy and recognizing abnormal lab values
  • Oral administration of chemotherapy
• Required IV Therapy/Infusion Skills:

  • Accessing ports
  • Administration of coagulation factors, antifungals, antivirals
  • Blood and blood product administration
  • Care and management of ports and central lines (including PICC lines)
  • Central line blood draws
  • Starting IVs

Facility Highlights

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level I trauma center
• Magnet Status: Magnet designated hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 562
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Any solid color allowed
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Requirements & Compliance

• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks required within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and other state-specific searches
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required
• Competency Exam: Required for all clinical candidates
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good health and ability to perform job functions
  • Fit mask test (specific mask types required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• References: Two professional references required for clinical candidates
• Photo for Badge: Required within one week of contract signing
• Orientation: Safety manual acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work with chemotherapy patients but chemo certification is not mandatory.
• Floating may be required to meet facility needs but within scope of practice.
• The facility supports accommodating block schedules upon discussion.
• Candidates without an Illinois license must complete fingerprinting and registry requirements in Illinois prior to start.
• The hospital has a no-call-off policy beyond a limited number of hours during the assignment.

This position is ideal for oncology nurses with at least one year of experience looking for a travel contract in a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL.