Oncology RN
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Oncology
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:15 AM - 6:45 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet designated
• Total Staffed Beds: 562
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in Oncology nursing
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Certifications:

  • Chemotherapy certification preferred
  • ACLS, BLS, and PALS required based on unit/specialty (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• Licensure: Must have an active Illinois nursing license or be in the application process
• Floating: Will float within scope as needed
• Schedule Flexibility: Open to block schedule requests (discuss with manager)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Clinical Skills & Special Requirements

• Chemotherapy Skills:

  • Administration of chemotherapy (IV push, continuous infusion, oral)
  • Body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
  • Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
  • Monitoring chemotherapy and recognizing abnormal lab values
• IV Therapy/Infusion Skills:

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

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks: Comprehensive checks including criminal, sex offender, and federal databases within 30 days of start
• Education Verification: Degree verification required (official or unofficial transcripts accepted if pending)
• Competency Exam: Required for all clinical candidates
• Photo for Badge: Required within one week of signing contract
• Physical Exam: Required within one year of start, must confirm good health and ability to perform job functions
• Fit Mask Test: Required (specific mask types accepted), not completed onsite
• TB Testing: 2-step PPD, TSPOT, or Qgold within one year of start; chest x-ray if positive test
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines, positive titer, or declination)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, positive titer, or declination)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• References: Two professional references required

Additional Notes

• Candidate must comply with Illinois-specific state searches and registry requirements prior to start
• Fingerprints must be completed in Illinois for candidates without an IL license
• Candidate may be called off up to 36 hours during the 13-week assignment without pay for those hours
• On-call shifts are not required

This position is ideal for an Oncology RN with at least 1 year of experience, comfortable with chemotherapy administration and IV therapy, seeking a travel contract in a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital.