Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Oncology Infusion
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Floating: Required to float between multiple hospital locations within scope of practice
• Block Scheduling: Accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted within 100-mile radius
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted (prior travel experience required)
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-Call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: Subject to cancellation of up to 3 shifts without penalty
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care Facility
• Magnet Designation, Teaching Hospital, Level III Trauma Center
• 672 staffed beds
• Charting system: Excellian/Epic
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Flat rate of $0.55/hour

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota
• Minimum 2 years of Hematology/Oncology nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) chemotherapy certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year, including Minnesota statewide search and sex offender registry
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year
• Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required before start; candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending unless a “more time needed” letter is provided
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap (with exemptions requiring approval and restrictions on patient care)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of immunity, vaccination series, or signed declination)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-2026 season (declinations accepted)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start
• Drug testing: 9-panel within 1 year, not required for client clearance but must be set up

Orientation and Onboarding

• Completion of pre-orientation online learning modules within 72 hours of receiving access (3-9 hours depending on specialty)
• Passport-style photo required within 48 hours of contract signing for badge issuance
• Badge request forms required for all clinicians before start
• Skills checklist required annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing to float between multiple hospital locations as needed
• Pending licenses are accepted
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• No weekend shifts required
• Parking is available at a nominal hourly rate
• The facility is latex-free; candidates with latex allergy should be aware

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Oncology RN travel contract position in Minneapolis, MN.