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Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Shiloh, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Specialty: Registered Nurse – Infusion Oncology (Medical Oncology and Hematology)
Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet designated
Total Staffed Beds: 97
Charting System: EPIC
Parking: Free
Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Job Responsibilities

Work primarily in infusion oncology, including chemotherapy, blood administration, IV fluids, immunotherapy, port draws, injections, dressing changes, quick assessments, and EKGs.
May be assigned to a fast track area with 4 chairs or the larger infusion center with 32 chairs depending on experience.
Floating within the service line and scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs.
Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
No on-call required.
Block scheduling is not accommodated.
Local radius rule: Candidates must be outside a 75-mile radius (locals not accepted).

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Illinois
Minimum 2 years of Hematology/Oncology nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Infusion nursing experience

Certifications & Competencies

BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only, valid certification required.
Chemotherapy certification preferred (ONS/ONCC) and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
Unit-specific competency exam required annually, including Oncology competency exam for Med Surg-Oncology unit.
Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required.
Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI, MAB) – check unit-specific requirements.

Compliance & Background Requirements

Government-issued ID required (driver’s license for home health roles).
Criminal background check within 6 months required, including statewide and nationwide searches, sex offender registry, and international searches if applicable.
Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
Illinois fingerprinting required for assignments at or floating to long-term care or rehab units.
Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start.
Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP). Must be valid throughout assignment.
Physical exam within 1 year of start required.
Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually.
Immunization and health document requirements:
- Tdap vaccine or declination (no exemption for Bone Marrow Transplant Unit).
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination with no exemptions allowed in certain units (e.g., Neonatal ICU).
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
HIPAA acknowledgement, latex allergy questionnaire, confidentiality form, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
Regulatory compliance education and orientation modules must be completed annually via online training platform.

Additional Requirements

Two professional references required (supervisors preferred within last year).
Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review.
Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start, including oncology/infusion skills.
No on-call duties.
Must comply with facility policies including vehicle registration if applicable.

Notes

Candidates may be assigned to fast track or infusion center based on oncology experience.
Floating within scope and service line is expected to meet patient care needs.
Locals within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel assignment.
Weekend coverage is every other weekend.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Magnet-designated acute care hospital with a focus on infusion oncology nursing in a supportive environment using EPIC charting.