Registered Nurse - Oncology
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Sturdy Health

Registered Nurse - Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Shift: Day, 4 shifts per week, 9.5 hours each (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Details

• Unit Type: Oncology
• Average Daily Census: 32 patients
• Beds: 12
• Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Patient Diagnoses: Hematology and oncology, asthma/allergy, GI, rheumatology, MS, and others
• Special Procedures: Port accessing, IV placement
• Medication System: Omnicell
• Documentation Systems: Cerner and IntelliDose

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Oncology experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC)
• ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Orientation & Dress Code

• Orientation: 3-4 shifts with a preceptor
• Scrubs: Not provided; any color acceptable

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Standard 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender registry
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
  • Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search required for all travelers in MA
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with plain white/beige background, uploaded 2 weeks prior to start
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year prior to start (no annual update required if contract extended)
• Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start (minimum 9-panel, marijuana testing not required)
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Proof of one Tdap after age 18, then Td every 10 years; medical declinations require documentation
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): Immune titer or 2 vaccines with 2 boosters if negative/equivocal; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Immune titer or 2 vaccines with 2 boosters if negative/equivocal; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Immune titer with numerical value >10 or signed declination; 3 boosters required if negative/equivocal; declinations accepted
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (September - April); medical or religious exemptions considered case-by-case; declinations require provider documentation
  • COVID Vaccine: Required; exemptions only accepted with signed medical or religious documentation
• TB Testing:

  • 2-step PPD required (1 within 1 year, 1 within 90 days) or Qgold/Tspot within 90 days
  • For past positives: Negative chest x-ray within 5 years and annual TB questionnaire required
  • Annual TB testing required only for ICU and ER candidates (not applicable here)
• N95 Fit Test: Required within last 6 months for specified masks; onsite fit testing allowed case-by-case; PAPR proof required if applicable

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 professional references within last 3 years for travel/per diem acute care positions
• Facility-specific documents: Compliance checklist, latex allergy questionnaire, personal information forms, COVID exemption forms if applicable

This position is suitable for RNs with oncology experience seeking a travel contract in Massachusetts, working day shifts with a focus on adult and geriatric oncology patients. First-time travelers are welcome.