Outpatient Oncology RN
Sacramento, California
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

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

Location: Sacramento, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Oncology
Setting: Outpatient Oncology, Adult Stem Cell Transplant Program

Job Description

• Role as a Case Manager in a clinic setting.
• Responsibilities include working with the authorization department, managing new patient referrals, collaborating with multiple departments to schedule appointments.
• Responding to patient messages via MyChart and EPIC pools.
• Patient diagnoses primarily include leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and stem cell transplant cases.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience required.
• Preference for candidates with Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) experience.
• 1st time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required).

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Preferred Certifications

• Chemotherapy Certification (ONS/ONCC)
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
• BMTCN (Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (clear photo required).
• Background checks including criminal history and verification within 30 days of start.
• Education verification as applicable.
• State nursing license primary source verification within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam clearance within one year of start.
• Fit testing for N95 masks within one year of start (not required for case managers).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titers or vaccinations)
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination/series
  • Varicella titer or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (required by November 1)
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start.
• Completion of required competency exams and unit-specific skills checklists.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start.
• Badge pickup required prior to orientation (during business hours).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required UC Learning LMS modules before start date unless an extenuating circumstance is approved.
• Two clinical references required, including one from the most recent employer or within the last 6 months.
• Employment application must cover the last 3 years with explanations for gaps over 6 months.
• Compliance with facility-specific policies and training is mandatory.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology outpatient setting with a focus on stem cell transplant patients, supporting a multidisciplinary team in a reputable healthcare system.