Oncology Registered Nurse
New Orleans, Louisiana
University Medical Center New Orleans

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Hours: 40 hours per week (8 hours per day)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 7 patients
• No call, float, or weekend requirements
• Strict 5-day maximum return to office (RTO) policy
• Scrubs color: Navy blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Louisiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year
• One completed travel nursing assignment
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • ONS/ONCC (Oncology Nursing Society/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation)

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score ≥ 80%), updated annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (score ≥ 80%), updated annually
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III), updated annually

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID matching candidate documentation
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • County, nationwide, sex offender, federal extended, FACIS Level 3 checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Sex offender search processed by client request
• Employment application with 7 years of work history, no gaps over 30 days

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start (not required by employer but required by placement agency)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declinations accepted with proper documentation)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per current guidelines (two-step skin test or equivalent)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31), with exemptions and declinations accepted under specific conditions
• Drug screening within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel of substances

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is required; no first-time travelers will be considered
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification may be required depending on unit assignment (not specified for this role)
• Candidates must comply with employee appearance policy
• All certifications and verifications must be current and submitted as required

This position is ideal for experienced oncology RNs with prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in New Orleans with day shifts and a defined patient ratio.