Oncology Registered Nurse
Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette General Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Oncology

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adults & geriatrics
• Average Daily Census: 14 patients
• Rooms: 16
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Floating: Agency staff floated first, typically to similar or lower acuity floors
• Scrub Color: Royal blue
• Unit may assign you to an "Emergency Team" during events, requiring you to stay until the event passes or be part of a relief team

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Louisiana
• Minimum 2 years of Oncology experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements

• Current/valid Driver’s License or government photo ID (color copy)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and Sex Offender Search (all updated within 30 days of start)
• Education verification of highest level completed
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start
• Competency exam specific to specialty, completed within 1 year prior to start, minimum 80% score, updated annually
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Fit mask testing within 1 year of start (N95 masks accepted); onsite fit testing available if needed
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if applicable)
  • TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months, with follow-up for positives
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella – positive IGG titer or completed vaccine series
  • Hepatitis B – positive surface antibody, completed vaccine series, or booster after negative titer; declination allowed with signed form
  • Varicella – positive IGG titer, completed vaccine series, or booster after negative titer
• Seasonal flu vaccination, declination, or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30)
• Photo for badge: full color, passport-style, taken within last 6 months
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification may be required depending on unit (not required for ICU)

Important Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable with potential emergency event assignments requiring extended presence or relief duties as assigned by unit management.
• All certifications must be current or renewed prior to start date if expiring within 30 days.
• Skills checklist and employment application required, including 7 years of employment history and explanation for any gaps.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted with required acute care experience.