Oncology Registered Nurse
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport Hospital

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours (07:00 - 19:30)
• Work every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Will float to other MedSurg units when needed
• Facility type: Short term acute care hospital, Level II Trauma Center
• Charting system: EPIC

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Registered Nurse license valid in Connecticut
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) required
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs except Behavioral Health, Case Management, Home Health, OR, Pediatric units, NICU, Labor and Delivery)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., TNCC for ER, PALS, NRP)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Connecticut
• Minimum of 1 year of oncology experience, with oncology experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Chemotherapy certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (3M N95 preferred)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination highly preferred for Pediatric specialties, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum (Tdap declination accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation (no annual update required unless positive history)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (with booster requirements and medical exemption process)
• 10 panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (09/01 - 03/31)
• COVID vaccination preferred

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Oncology
• Minimum 3 years of experience in specialty (based on certification and job description)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Additional Notes

• Must provide a 7-year work history with no gaps greater than 90 days
• Work history verification required for all start dates on/after 8/2/2024
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure required for certain units (not specifically Oncology but may apply if assigned)

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity oncology setting with a reputable acute care hospital, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with extensive facility-specific training and health requirements.