Oncology Registered Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health North Campus Tyler

Oncology Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Tyler, Texas

Position Details

• Job Title: Oncology Registered Nurse
• Location: Tyler, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit Focus: Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy administration
• Patient Diagnoses: All cancer diagnoses including hematology malignant and non-malignant conditions
• Charting System: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience, with oncology experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Chemotherapy certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 12 months of start date
• Fit Mask Test: Required within 1 year of start; must be renewed annually
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (no declinations except approved medical exemptions)
  • Negative TB test (2-Step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; if positive, additional documentation required
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, full series, or declination accepted; boosters accepted if titers negative or equivocal
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history of chickenpox required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations not accepted
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
  • Education verification including highest level of education
  • Work history verification for 7 years
• Fingerprinting: Required for New Mexico placements only (not applicable here)

Documentation and Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID required
• E-Verify compliance required
• Orientation packet review and signed acknowledgement required prior to start
• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• Complete employment application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates residing in the following Texas counties are not eligible for this travel assignment: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology unit administering chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments, requiring strong clinical skills and relevant certifications.