Oncology Infusion Nurse
Malta, New York
Glens Falls Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology

Location: Malta, New York
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide outpatient infusion services specializing in intravenous therapy.

• Administer treatments including:

  • IV antibiotics, antifungals, steroids (e.g., Solumedrol)
  • Blood and blood product transfusions
  • Maintenance of central venous access devices and PICC line placement
  • IV Immune Globulin therapy (IVIG), hydration therapy, IV/IM vitamins
  • Care and maintenance of intrathecal or implanted infusion pumps
  • Iron infusions (Venofer, Injectafer)
  • Teaching patients self-administration of medications (e.g., Humira, Lovenox, Hepatitis C treatments)
  • Therapeutic phlebotomies
  • Specialty medications for autoimmune and chronic conditions (e.g., Remicade, Simponi, Actemra, Stelara, Tysabri, Boniva, Epogen, Xolair, Entyvio, Radicava)

• EPIC electronic health record experience is required.

• Dress code: Personal scrubs of any color (no designs, cartoons, or hoodies).

• Non-billable orientation: 8 hours.

• No on-call required.

• Overtime and holiday pay multiplier: 1.25x.

• Cancellation policy: Facility may cancel up to 5 shifts per 13-week contract with 2 hours’ notice.

• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted and approved before assignment start; no more than 5 days allowed.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New York.
• New York Temporary Health Care Service Agency License/Registration Certificate must be submitted upfront.
• Minimum 2+ years current experience in outpatient oncology and infusion nursing.
• Chemotherapy Certification (ONS) and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) credentials required.
• Peripheral IV insertion experience required.
• Experience with ports, fistulas, and catheters required.
• IV Certification highly preferred.
• EPIC experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous travel nursing experience.

Compliance and Profile Requirements

• Must pass a 14-panel drug screen within 24 hours of offer acceptance.
• Must have completed verbal de-escalation training from an approved provider as of 1/1/2024.
• Profile must include:

  • Work history and skills checklist updated within the past year.
  • One supervisory signed reference from the past two years.
  • Current licenses and certifications uploaded (Nursys, BLS, Oncology Certification, Chemo Certification, ACLS, de-escalation training, permanent address).
  • Permanent address must match driver’s license/state ID and cannot be from the following New York counties: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Ulster, Warren, Washington.

Additional Notes

• COVID vaccinations are encouraged but not required.
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.