Radiation Oncology RN
Lancaster, California
City of Hope Antelope Valley

Job Opportunity: Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse

Location: Lancaster, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Support a fast-paced radiation oncology team alongside physicians and another RN.
• Perform patient education, start IVs, assist providers during consults and follow-ups.
• Manage side effects and coordinate concurrent chemo-radiation treatments.
• Assist with nasalpharyngeal scopes performed by physicians.
• Triage patient calls and manage electronic in-baskets.
• Day shift, Monday through Friday, no weekends, no on-call, no float.
• First-time travelers are welcome.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Hematology/Oncology nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Chemotherapy certification (CHEMO)

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Outpatient oncology and radiation oncology experience.
• Care of patients with various cancers including bladder, brain, breast, colorectal, ENT, kidney, liver, lung, melanoma, lymphoma, ovarian, uterine, and prostate cancers.
• Knowledge of medications such as antiemetics, antitumor agents, antibiotics, corticosteroids, Neupogen, and hormonal therapies.
• Management of oncologic emergencies including acute tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression.
• IV push narcotic administration, medication tolerance/dependence assessment, PCA pump management, transdermal patches, and neutropenic precautions.
• Experience with advanced directives, hospice care, patient and family education/support, and withholding/withdrawing treatment.
• Radiation therapy knowledge including external radiation (telemetry), radiation safety precautions, total body irradiation, and wound care.
• Symptom management for skin/mucous membrane alterations, altered mental status, GI symptoms, edema, nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, and post-surgical care.

Shift Details

• Day shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5 days per week, 40 hours total)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background checks including social security trace, education verification, and national sex offender registry.
• Primary source license verification and NURSYS verification prior to start.
• Annual completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgement.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form.
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers.
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer (declination requires proof of non-immune status).
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (declination requires notification and accommodations).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season.
• Drug screening: 10-panel oral drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Respirator questionnaire and annual respirator fit testing clearance.
• Completion of facility-specific forms including job description acknowledgement, health focus questionnaire, and COVID-19 related forms (declination or booster documentation as applicable).
• Passport-style photo for badge.

Additional Notes

• Caribbean Blue scrubs required but not provided.
• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers are accepted.

This position is ideal for experienced oncology RNs seeking a travel assignment with a focus on radiation oncology in a supportive, structured environment with no weekend or on-call responsibilities.