Pediatric Infusion RN
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Infusion Registered Nurse

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care for pediatric patients receiving infusion therapies.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:3.
• Patient population includes all types of childhood cancers and sickle cell patients.
• Floating to Pediatrics, Adolescent, PICU Stepdown, and other units based on skillset.
• Schedule: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM).
• Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend and holiday (Saturday/Sunday).
• First-time travel nurses are accepted.
• Local candidates are also accepted.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Hematology/Oncology (inpatient or outpatient).
• Required skills: EPIC electronic health record, Pediatric Early Warning Scores (PEWS), phlebotomy (including A-lines, central lines, PICCs), chemotherapy administration and monitoring, wound care.
• Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) experience preferred.

Required Certifications

• APHON (Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses) Chemotherapy Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for New Jersey.

Schedule and Time Off

• No block scheduling.
• Any requested time off must be submitted with application and approved before offer.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and valid driver’s license required within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing required prior to start; must be updated annually.
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.
• Color vision exam required if job tasks involve color discrimination.
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam, dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam, IV therapy/infusion exam within 12 months of start.
• Pass/fail testing for pharmacology and EKG required with remediation policy in place.
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required.
• Skills checklist must be completed and updated annually.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required.
• Two professional references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start, allowing 30-day gaps).

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific floating policy acknowledgment for each new assignment.
• Completion of annual education PowerPoint and sign-off prior to start.
• Must complete or have on file IV certification (required for all RNs except OR specialties).
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required only for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (not required for this role).
• Chemotherapy certification must be current; renewal confirmation required if expiring within one month of start.
• Facility requires proof of OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission annual training.
• Must comply with facility’s latex allergy screening questionnaire if applicable.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey.
• Pediatric Infusion experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Hematology/Oncology experience.
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Chemotherapy certification issued by the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Navy blue scrub color is designated for this role.

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