Oncology RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Registered Nurse: Oncology Chemo Certified

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Unit: 7N Med/Surg, Onc, Tele, Progressive High

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 7:30)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Weekends: Every other weekend required
• Holidays: Must work 4 of the following 8 days: Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 12/26, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day

Assignment Details

• Patient populations: Hemeoncology, oncology, bone marrow transplant, and med/surg patients
• Float scope: May float to other care areas to care for MS and MS/Tele patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Oncology experience of at least 1 year, with oncology experience within the last year
• Bone marrow transplant (BMT) experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ONS or ONCC certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience with Epic

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Background check: Criminal background check within 12 months of start, including SSN trace, 7-year county residence/work search, nationwide search, and sex offender search
• Missouri EDL search: Required before start for all candidates working in Missouri
• E-Verify: Required
• Government-issued photo ID: Required
• TB screening: PPD, Qgold, or T-SPOT within 12 months of start. If PPD is positive, a chest X-ray within 5 years of start is required. A past positive chest X-ray is preferred. TB questionnaire required at start and annually.
• Measles, mumps, and rubella immunity: Positive titer or proof of 2 vaccines
• Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination, required only for brand-new candidates to the system
• Varicella: Required
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption: Required during flu season. Hard deadline 12/5. Declinations are not accepted. Exemptions must be renewed annually.
• COVID vaccine: Preferred. Initial series collected if received.
• Negative drug screen: Within 12 months of start
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, indicating good physical health
• Two professional references: Required
• Respirator fit test: OSHA respirator clearance required before start. Fit test completed onsite during the first week of orientation. Fit test record must be returned within two weeks of start or the assignment is at risk. PAPR/CAPR respirators are not provided or accepted at this facility. Candidates must be willing to be clean shaven for the fit test. Refusal makes the candidate ineligible for this facility.
• Badge photo: Passport-style, shoulders up, plain white or off-white background, no filters, JPEG format

Documentation and Onboarding

• Confidentiality and Security Agreement: Review and sign before start
• Standards of Ethical Conduct and Relevant Policies: Review and sign before start
• Online modules: Complete all modules for the assigned unit by the compliance due date. Modules are assigned by the agency and can take varying amounts of time.
• Glucometer assessment: Completed during orientation and returned within 5 days, signed by manager, preceptor, or charge nurse
• Agency Personnel Orientation Checklist: Completed during orientation and returned within the first week