Oncology RN
San Francisco, California
Sutter Health S3 SHSO SOPS SMF SPMF Clay St

Registered Nurse - Oncology Clinic

• Location: San Francisco, California
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day, 4x8 hours (0800-1700, Monday-Friday), 32 hours per week
• Schedule details: Days off vary. No weekends required. Most holidays are not required; if a holiday is required, you will be notified. No on-call shifts.
• Float scope: Possible floating to other clinics in close proximity. The position aims to work solely at the Oncology/Hematology location.

About the Clinic

• Small clinic with 3 MDs, 2 PAs, and 5 nurses
• Provides medication and injections for patients with hematologic disorders, and supportive medication for oncology patients
• Provides venous access before chemotherapy, chemotherapy titration, and monitoring and treatment of hematologic disorders
• Seeks fast learners who adapt well to a fast-paced environment

Key Duties

• PIV insertions
• Peripheral blood draws
• PICC dressing changes
• Medication administration (oral, IM, subcutaneous, intradermal)

Requirements

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Oncology experience (2 years)
• Oncology experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ONS certification

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background and screening: 7-year background check within 6 months of start. Sex offender search within 90 days of start. Federal exclusion checks (EPLS/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC) and FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start, with monthly updates. Education verification of highest level achieved (not required for high school).
• Licensure verification: Primary source online verification of the California license and NURSYS verification for RNs, both within 30 days of start.
• Health and immunizations: Physical exam within 1 year of start. TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually. TB test (QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 90 days, or 2 PPDs) renewed annually. Proof of measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Tdap, and Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination (titers or documented series, or signed declination). Seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination during flu season (11/1 to 4/30). Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start, without marijuana/cannabinoids. Fit test within 1 year, renewed annually. In-person color blind exam before start. RespSafety clearance before start, renewed annually.
• Competencies: Medication/pharmacology competency exam. Required competency exam with a minimum passing score of 80%, or higher if the set Angoff score is above 80%.
• Employment history: Employment application covering 7 years of work history with no gaps. Work history verification for up to 7 years, with gaps over 30 days explained. Gaps or discrepancies over one year require client approval.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years of hire (agency requirement, not a client requirement).
• Documents: Signed job description, code of conduct, and standards of business conduct, plus a conditional offer of employment attestation before start.