Oncology Chemotherapy Infusion RN
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Registered Nurse - Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet Facility
Beds: 562 staffed beds

Position Details

• Specialty: Oncology
• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year oncology nursing experience
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Will float within scope as needed
• Block Scheduling: Schedule requests can be discussed with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• License: Must have active Illinois nursing license or be in application process
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days onsite per week
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts

Required Certifications & Skills

• Preferred Certifications: Chemotherapy certification, OCN, ONS/ONCC preferred
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (AHA or RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA or RQI acceptable)
  • PALS (if applicable)
  • State License verification and NURSYS verification required
• Chemotherapy Skills:

  • Administration of chemotherapy (IV push, continuous infusion, oral)
  • Body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
  • Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
  • Monitoring chemotherapy and recognizing abnormal lab values
• IV Therapy/Infusion Skills:

  • Accessing ports and central lines (PICC, implanted lines)
  • Administration of coagulation factors, antifungals, antivirals, blood/blood products
  • Central line blood draws and care
  • Starting IVs

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Facility & Work Environment

• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by 11/30
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches within 30 days of start
• Education verification and competency exams required
• Photo for badge required before start
• Code of conduct acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

• Candidates without an Illinois license must complete fingerprinting and Illinois Health Care Worker Registry process prior to start
• References: Two professional references required for clinical candidates
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates

This position is ideal for oncology RNs with chemotherapy experience seeking a travel contract in a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL.