Oncology Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Oncology

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Oncology
• Shift: 4x12 or 3x12 day shifts (7:15 AM - 6:45 PM), flexible to accommodate 3x12s
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Certifications: Chemotherapy certification preferred
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Will float within scope as needed
• Block Schedule: Open to discussion with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Licensure: Must have active Illinois nursing license or be in the application process
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Skills & Experience

Chemotherapy Skills/Experience

• Administration of chemotherapy
• Body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
• Continuous infusion of chemotherapy
• IV push administration of chemotherapy
• Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
• Monitoring chemotherapy
• Oral administration of chemotherapy
• Recognizing and communicating abnormal lab values

IV Therapy/Infusion Skills/Experience

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

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet-designated hospital
• 562 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - if applicable, AHA or RQI acceptable
• State License Verification (Primary Source Verification)
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Fingerprinting through Illinois Health Care Worker Registry (must be done in Illinois, 3 business days prior to start)
• Education verification (degree verification required)
• State-specific searches including Illinois Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and State Police registries within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test (3M1860 small/regular, 1870, or 1870+) required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually

Additional Requirements

• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates
• Two professional references required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required within one week of signing contract
• Code of Conduct acknowledgment within 7 days of contract signing
• Parking permit form to be completed within 7 days of contract signing (if applicable)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Guaranteed hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts.
• Candidates must be prepared to float as needed within their scope of practice.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity oncology setting at a Magnet-designated Level I trauma center with a supportive environment and flexible scheduling options.