Oncology Registered Nurse
Burlington, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Oncology Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Oncology
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Work Days: Monday through Sunday (no block schedules)
• Patient Care: Oncology unit (Miller 5)
• Responsibilities include:

  • Chemotherapy and biotherapy administration (certification preferred)
  • Blood products administration
  • IV antibiotics and anticoagulant infusions
  • Central line care and maintenance
  • IV starts
  • Telemetry monitoring (no monitor techs)
  • Tube feedings
• Experience working in a large teaching facility required
• EPIC electronic medical record experience within the past 2 years is mandatory and non-negotiable
• Prior travel nursing experience is required
• Preference for candidates with chemotherapy experience or oncology specialty experience

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Vermont
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA certified
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required depending on unit/job specifics
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start and upon expiration
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start and updated annually

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Vermont
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year oncology experience, with oncology experience within the last year
• Prior travel nursing experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Orientation & Training

• Bi-weekly orientation sessions on Mondays
• Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone modules prior to start (approximately 8 hours, non-billable)
• Must provide screenshot of module completion
• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgement and competency exams (medication/pharmacology, color blind testing, etc.)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification as required by job
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent and search required
• Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) criminal background check required for Vermont placements
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required, plus completion of COVID questionnaire prior to start
• Flu vaccination or exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required if assigned to New York facilities
• Hepatitis B vaccination series and titer or signed declination
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within past 12 months, chest X-ray if positive
• N95 fit test required prior to assignment and updated annually (specific acceptable mask types)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date

Documentation & Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo with plain light background for badge (no logos, hats, sunglasses, or filters)
• Auto insurance proof required if using personal or rental vehicle (strongly recommended due to lack of public transportation)
• Completion of various facility-specific forms including emergency contact, candidate information, and consent forms
• NameTag verification setup required
• Workday information attestation and other administrative forms must be completed prior to start
• COVID testing protocol on Day 1 of work (if required) with mask-wearing and social distancing policies enforced

Additional Notes

• Reliable personal or rental vehicle transportation is strongly recommended due to no public transportation access
• All employment gaps over 30 days must be explained and complete work history information (bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.) is required for submission
• No block scheduling allowed for this assignment

References & Verification

• Two professional references from assignments within the last 3 years required
• Skills checklist within 12 months required
• Verification of most recent 2 years of clinical work history required

This position is ideal for experienced oncology RNs with recent EPIC experience and prior travel nursing assignments who are comfortable working night shifts in a large teaching hospital environment.