Oncology Clinic RN
Madison, Wisconsin
UW Health East Madison Hospital

Job Opportunity: Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care covering breast medical oncology.
• Role involves approximately 90% telephone triage and 10% in-clinic support of the provider at dual sites.
• Work schedule: Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (8-hour shifts).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.
• Oncology nursing experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Oncology.
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; oncology clinic experience preferred.

Certifications & Testing Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified.
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC).
• Facility-specific telemetry testing may be required depending on assignment (not explicitly stated for this role).
• Compliance with medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years.
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID Form required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification as applicable.
• Drug screening required to meet standard clinical candidate requirements.
• Physical exam and immunization documentation per facility standards (including TB test, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine or approved exemptions).
• Facility-specific forms such as communicable disease form and photo for badge issuance required.

Immunization and Health Requirements

• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or documented declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility protocol.
• Other vaccines or declinations as required by specific departments (e.g., meningococcal vaccine for microbiology).

Additional Notes

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years are required.
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required.
• Strict compliance with facility testing and credentialing deadlines is mandatory.

This position offers a structured day shift with a focus on oncology nursing, primarily through telephone triage, requiring specialized chemotherapy certification and Wisconsin licensure. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, and compliance standards to be eligible.