Oncology Registered Nurse
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Oncology) - Charleston, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Hollings Cancer Clinic (Oncology)
• Location: Charleston, South Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends
• On-call Requirement: No on-call
• Patient Load: 12-25 patients per day
• Floating: No floating; work limited to oncology clinics only

Contract Length

• Duration: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Years of Oncology Experience Required: 2 years
• Ambulatory experience: Preferred but not required
• First-time travelers: Accepted

Licensure & Certifications

• License: South Carolina RN license or Multi-state Compact License required by start of contract
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (required for adult critical care units and oncology)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy certification) - Required for Oncology Hospital Unit (Hollings Clinics)
• Additional Certifications (as applicable):

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for pediatric units (not required here)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Not required for ER RNs; check unit specifics
  • Other certifications as per unit requirements

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Patient Care & Work Environment

• Supports attending and/or mid-level providers during patient clinic appointments
• No floating between units or sister facilities
• No weekend or on-call shifts

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification:

  • Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure Verification:

  • Primary source verification required; must be active and unencumbered
  • NURSYS verification required for RNs
• Drug Testing:

  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
  • Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
  • Immunizations and titers required or proof of vaccination/declination for:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
    • Measles (Rubeola)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Varicella
    • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with follow-up chest x-ray
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 Vaccination:

  • Not required but highly preferred
  • If declined, must complete MUSC Vaccination Declination form

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Competency exam required for applicable units

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination records into facility system (OurDay)
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment application/resume with all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Radiation badge may be required depending on unit (not applicable here)

Additional Notes

• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Local radius acceptance: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of oncology experience seeking a travel assignment in a specialized cancer clinic setting with no weekends or on-call duties. Ambulatory experience is a plus but not mandatory. All required certifications and licensure must be current and verifiable prior to start.