Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurse
Newark, New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Job Summary: Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Oncology
• Primary Unit: Outpatient Pediatric Clinic (Valerie Fund)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Pediatric Oncology and Hematology)
• Preferred Experience: Outpatient experience highly preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Required Skills and Certifications

• Pediatric Chemotherapy Certification (APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Experience with pediatric chemotherapy administration and accessing ports
• IV Pumps experience required
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for New Jersey
• Pediatric Chemotherapy Certification as noted above
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Ability to access ports and administer pediatric chemotherapy
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric oncology/hematology nursing experience

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to complete and submit Return to Office (RTO) documentation with application
• Scrub color: Blue

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
• Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Drug screen within 30 days of start
• Background checks including criminal, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific exclusions list (New Jersey) within 30 days of start
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Two professional references within the last 2 years (one managerial)
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exams and pass/fail testing as required
• Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance if job tasks require respirator use
• Color blindness testing if job tasks require color discrimination
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety training, including annual education sign-off
• Vendor medical clearance form if history of positive TB
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (not specifically required for this role but may be relevant if rotating)

Notes

• Certificates expiring within a month of start will require renewal confirmation
• RWJBarnabas Health is considered one employer; documentation within 30 days of prior RWJ assignment may be accepted for site transfers with less than 30-day gaps
• Candidates must bring physical and respiratory clearance documents on the first day for onsite fit testing
• Facility requires adherence to specific policies including floating policy and annual education requirements

This position is ideal for a Pediatric Oncology RN with chemotherapy experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in an outpatient pediatric oncology setting. First-time travelers are welcome.