Oncology/Hematology Charge Nurse
Irvine, California
City of Hope Orange County Cancer Specialty Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Oncology/Hematology Charge Nurse)

Location: Irvine, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Lead daily operations on a specialized oncology/hematology unit focused on blood disorders (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma) and various cancers.
• Balance patient care with leadership duties including staffing, patient flow, managing complex treatments (chemotherapy, blood transfusions, CAR T-cell therapy).
• Mentor staff, ensure safety, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for optimal patient care.
• Patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours each, float required, weekend rotation required.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years oncology experience (hematology preferred).
• Minimum 3 years charge nurse experience.
• Inpatient oncology experience and administration of chemotherapy required.
• EPIC electronic medical record experience required.
• Will accept first-time travelers if experience requirements are met.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CHEMO certification
• Valid state nursing license

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
• Outpatient oncology
• Active Immunotherapy (specific and non-specific)
• Administration of interferons, interleukins, cytotoxic therapy
• Management of side effects and complications such as graft rejection, graft-versus-host disease, stem cell therapies
• Experience with a wide range of cancers (bladder, brain, breast, colorectal, kidney, leukemia, liver, lung, lymphoma, melanoma, multiple myeloma, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate)
• Chemotherapy handling: continuous infusion, IV push, oral administration, cytotoxic spill management
• Monitoring chemotherapy and recognizing abnormal lab values
• IV therapy and infusion management, including ports, central lines, PICC lines
• Administration of blood products, coagulation factors, antifungals, antivirals, antibiotics, antiemetics, corticosteroids, hormonal therapy, Neupogen
• Management of oncologic emergencies (e.g., tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, hemorrhage, sepsis, spinal cord compression)
• Pain management including PCA pumps, IV push narcotics, transdermal patches
• Care coordination and management of complex patient needs (chest tubes, colostomy, Foley catheters, isolation and neutropenic precautions, phlebotomy, telemetry, tracheostomy, wound care, psychosocial and hospice care)

Orientation

• 36 hours of orientation provided

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience not required; first-time travelers are accepted if experience requirements are met.