Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
St Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Radiation Oncology
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (5x8 hours)
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks from compliance clearance
• On-Call: Not required
• Weekend/Holiday Work: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (home address must be at least 75 miles from facility)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted

Job Responsibilities

• Manage radiation oncology cases collaboratively with the care team.
• Port accessing on pediatric cases is strongly preferred.
• Provide Stage 2 recovery care for pediatric anesthesia patients.
• Direct patient flow in the clinic area.
• Promote patient and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Use critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
• Assess patient preferences and barriers, including emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri (pending licenses accepted).
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience, with oncology experience within the last year required.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID).
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches.
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Education verification of highest nursing degree.
• Professional license primary source verification (NURSYS for Missouri).
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive drug panel.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (with specific timing requirements).
  • Tdap vaccine or declination.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season.
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirator) with annual renewal.
• Facility-specific documents including:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with minimum 80% score)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies acknowledgment
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, recent within 6 months)
• Unit-specific competency exams including oncology competency and dysrhythmia/EKG competency (updated annually).
• Skills checklist specific to oncology/outpatient oncology/infusion center within 1 year of start.
• Employment application and two professional references (supervisors preferred within last year).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to comply with a 1-request restriction on time off (RTO).
• Parking fees apply for day shifts; no charge for night shifts (not applicable here).
• Orientation modules are not required for Radiation Oncology nursing staff.
• Prior travel experience is not required, but first-time travelers are not accepted for this role.

This position offers a focused opportunity for experienced Radiation Oncology RNs with pediatric oncology skills, EPIC proficiency, and a commitment to patient-centered care in a high-acuity teaching and trauma facility environment.