Oncology Registered Nurse
Newark, New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5 days per week, 7.5 hours per day, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 37.5

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in adult medical oncology including GI, GU, Breast, Head and Neck, Neuro, Thoracic, Lymphoma, Leukemia.
• Care for GYN oncology and classic hematology patients (Sickle cell, anemia, factor 8 deficiency, ITP).
• Perform bone marrow biopsies in clinic.
• Conduct GYN oncology procedures such as pap smears, biopsies, colposcopies, and pelvic exams.
• Manage accessing ports, central line blood draws, administration of Neupogen, hormonal therapy, and colostomy care.
• Charting and documentation using Epic electronic health record system (experience required).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience, with oncology experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID and valid driver’s license (must match RN license name).
• Employment eligibility verification (E-Verify).
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-jurisdictional searches. No open cases allowed.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start; additional clearance if history of positive TB.
• Physical exam within 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory prior to start.
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
• Immunization or immunity proof for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.
• Completion of required competency exams including medication/pharmacology and EKG/dysrhythmia as applicable.
• Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination.
• Annual education sign-off and facility-specific orientation requirements.
• References: Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history and verification of at least 1 year prior work history (New Jersey state requirement).

Additional Requirements

• Completion of safety and compliance training including OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission annual training.
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing for clinical competencies (medication, EKG, IV therapy).
• Adherence to facility floating policy for new assignments or site transfers.
• Timely submission of all required documents, including personal information sheets and attestation forms.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates switching between sites within the same employer with less than 30 days gap may have some documentation accepted from previous assignments.
• On-site fit testing requires candidates to be clean-shaven unless a religious or medical accommodation is approved in advance.
• Some certifications and trainings may be required depending on specific unit assignments; candidates should confirm with the program coordinator if unsure.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology setting with a focus on adult and gynecologic cancers, hematology, and related procedures, requiring strong clinical skills and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.