Oncology Medical-Surgical RN
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work on an oncology medical-surgical unit.
• Chemotherapy certification is not required.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system is required.
• Local candidates are allowed at the same rate.

Required Qualifications

• Valid, current Registered Nurse (RN) license for Virginia.
• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA, ARC, Military, or American Safety & Health Institute; online CPR not accepted).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit specifics—verify with program management if unclear.
• Stroke education CEUs required annually, with hours depending on unit type (6 hours for medical-surgical units).
• NIH Stroke Certification required annually for inpatient RNs (not required for OR or PICC).
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam and other competency exams as applicable within one year of start date.
• Pass/fail testing (e.g., EKG/medication) will be administered during orientation.

Experience

• Minimum years of experience in specialty: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN oncology experience expected.
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no mention of prior travel contract requirement).

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually. Must include all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Drug screen within the last 12 months (specific panels required).
• Physical exam within the last 12 months (physician statement).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within last 12 months; if positive TB, additional clearance letter required.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity (vaccines or positive titers) for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31) with strict deadlines; medical or religious exemptions accepted with approval.
• COVID vaccine series preferred but not mandatory; declination form accepted.

Documentation and Compliance

• Photo for badge must meet specific professional and quality standards.
• Confidentiality agreement, scrub color policy, safety brochure, dress code policy, drug-free policy, and hand washing hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• E-Verify or attestation required.
• References: 2 professional references required.
• Employment application/resume required.
• Skills checklist must be updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting for criminal background check will transition to Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check results starting 7/15/2025.
• Orientation includes computer-based learning modules with multiple attempts allowed for passing.
• Driving license required only for Home Health & Hospice positions (not applicable here).
• Some certifications and requirements depend on unit specifics; confirm with program management if unclear.

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity for an experienced oncology RN to work night shifts on a medical-surgical oncology unit in Virginia with a 13-week assignment.