Oncology Registered Nurse
Metairie, Louisiana
East Jefferson General Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Metairie, Louisiana

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Oncology experience accepted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Job Requirements

• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Course
• Preferred Certification:

  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• EPIC Experience: Required
• Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6
• Typical Procedures:

  • Bone Marrow Biopsy
  • Central Line Management
  • Blood and Bone Marrow Transplants

Work Schedule & Duties

• Weekend shifts may be required every other weekend (varies by unit needs)
• Holiday shifts required
• No call requirement
• Float requirement: Will float within Medical-Surgical Oncology and other MS units
• Special note: Facility requires coverage through Mardi Gras (Feb 13 - Feb 22); minimize time-off requests during this period

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (annual, 80%+ score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (annual, 80%+ score)
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III) annually

Health & Background Requirements

• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel or expanded drug screen)
• Physical exam within 12 months (not required by facility but required by placement agency)
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (recent within 3 months or appropriate history)
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer, boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer, boosters if needed
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination (required Oct 1 - Mar 31, with exemptions accepted)

Documentation & Compliance

• Employment application with 7 years of work history, no gaps over 30 days
• Government-issued photo ID matching all documentation
• State nursing license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• E-Verify and other background screenings as required

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position in Metairie, LA requires at least 2 years of nursing experience, preferably with oncology and chemotherapy certification. EPIC experience is mandatory. The role involves weekend and holiday shifts, floating between oncology and medical-surgical units, and performing specialized procedures such as bone marrow biopsies and transplant care. Multiple certifications and annual competency exams are required, along with comprehensive health and background screenings. Candidates should be prepared for coverage during Mardi Gras with limited time-off availability.