Oncology Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse

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)
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Schedule Flexibility: Open to block schedule requests (discuss with manager)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Body fluid handling post chemotherapy
• Continuous infusion of chemotherapy
• Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
• Monitoring chemotherapy
• Accessing ports
• Administration of coagulation factors
• Blood/blood product administration
• Care and management of ports
• Central line blood draws
• Central line and implanted line care

Required Skills & Competencies

• 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 lines)
  • Administration of coagulation factors, antifungals, antivirals, blood/blood products
  • Central line blood draws and care
  • Starting IVs

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA (RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - required based on unit/specialty
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required based on unit/specialty
• Chemotherapy certification preferred

Additional Requirements

• Background checks and verifications as per Illinois state and facility policies
• Physical exam within one year of start date
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency exam and skills checklist required

Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized facility
• Total staffed beds: 562
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Notes

• On-call shifts are not required
• Candidates should ideally have no more than 5 days of return-to-office restrictions
• The client may cancel up to 36 hours of shifts per 13-week assignment without penalty
• Badge photo and various facility-specific documents required prior to start

This position is ideal for oncology RNs with chemotherapy experience looking for a travel contract in Illinois with a reputable acute care hospital setting. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.