Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Hospital

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse

Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Oncology (Radiation Oncology focus)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, no weekends, holidays, or on-call required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 3 years of oncology nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Radiation Oncology, including port access
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Certifications & Training

• ACLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (New York State requirement)
• Completion of facility-specific HealthStream orientation modules prior to start date
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Color blindness test preferred
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date; must complete onsite occupational health physical including a "TSH Medical History" form
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold) within 1 year; chest X-ray if prior positive PPD
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (specific panels required)
• N95 fit test with OSHA questionnaire (quantitative test only accepted if done externally)
• Eye exam including Ishihara color deficiency test prior to start (can be completed onsite)
• Flu vaccine or approved exemption required annually during flu season

Location & Travel Restrictions

• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Saratoga Springs, NY
• Travel nurses with primary residence in the following counties are not eligible:
  Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster

Documentation & Onboarding Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Passport-style photo for badge (plain background, head and shoulders, no hats or sunglasses)
• Signed FCRA Authorization Release prior to start
• Lift assessment (minimum 10-25 lbs depending on position) completed during occupational health appointment
• Completion of facility-specific documents including ECG study guide, PPD questionnaire, N95 OSHA questionnaire, and others as required
• Two professional references required (within 2 years of start date) for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles

Notes

• No local candidates accepted to ensure compliance with travel nurse policy
• Flu season runs from December 5th until declared over by NY State Department of Health or vaccine expiration
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required testing and training within specified timeframes before starting

This position is ideal for experienced oncology RNs with radiation oncology skills seeking a night shift travel assignment in New York.