Oncology/Hematology Charge RN
Irvine, California
City of Hope Orange County Cancer Specialty Hospital

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Irvine, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Oncology/Hematology RN Charge Nurse to lead daily operations on a specialized blood disorders and cancer unit. Responsibilities include balancing patient care with leadership duties such as staffing, patient flow management, complex treatment administration (chemotherapy, blood transfusions, CAR T-cell therapy), mentoring staff, ensuring safety, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Schedule includes 3x12 hour night shifts, with float and weekend rotation required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 3 years oncology experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certificate required)
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Minimum 3 years charge nurse experience
• Administration of chemotherapy
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bone marrow transplant (BMT)
• Outpatient oncology
• Administration of immunotherapy agents (interferons, interleukins)
• Management of cytotoxic therapy and side effects
• Stem cell therapies and graft-related complications
• Care for various cancers including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and solid tumors
• Handling and disposal of cytotoxic agents
• IV therapy, central line and port care
• Management of oncologic emergencies (e.g., tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, hemorrhage, sepsis)
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Psychosocial and hospice care
• Wound care, tracheostomy care, catheter management, and other specialized nursing skills

Additional Requirements

• Must provide government-issued photo ID
• Background checks including social security trace, education verification, and criminal history
• Compliance with health and safety documentation including physical exam, immunizations (Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella), TB screening, drug testing, and COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemptions
• Annual competencies and safety acknowledgements required
• Fit testing for respirator use (N95 mask) required annually
• Must complete facility-specific forms and questionnaires prior to start

Notes

• First-time travel nurses are welcome if experience requirements are met.
• Scrubs are not provided.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

This role is ideal for an experienced oncology RN with charge nurse leadership skills looking for a specialized travel assignment in California.