Oncology Chemo Certified RN
Orange, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Oncology Chemo Certified Registered Nurse

Location: Orange, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (Monday to Friday, day shift 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Float requirement: Must be willing to float between similar units
• Clinical focus:

  • 70% Oncology-based therapy
  • 30% Blood transfusion, IVIG, hydration, iron therapy
• Weekend shifts: Not required
• On-call: Not required
• Scheduling requests due to additional employment will not be considered
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 1 year of recent Hematology/Oncology nursing experience, preferably within the last year
• Chemotherapy Certification (CHEMO) - mandatory
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an outpatient setting preferred

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with Magnet recognition
• Total staffed beds: 426
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check: Must be completed within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; annual updates required
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Respiratory safety clearance: Required annually for travel candidates
• Photo for badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required before start
• Employment application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years

Training & Competency

• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Epic training modules required and must be completed promptly after orientation

Additional Notes

• Local radius for assignment is 50 miles
• Scheduling preferences may be considered but are not guaranteed
• Time-off requests must be submitted at time of application
• No pending license acceptance; must have active license before start
• Float policy acknowledgment required

This position is ideal for experienced oncology infusion nurses with chemotherapy certification seeking a travel contract in a reputable acute care hospital setting with a structured 4x10 day shift schedule.