Oncology Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

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

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Nights, either 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (1845-0715)
• Average Daily Census: 24 patients (24 rooms/beds)
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Block Schedule: Schedule requests can be discussed with manager
• Local Candidates: Accepted with no radius restrictions
• On-call: Not required

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year
• Experience in administration of chemotherapy, including:

  • Body fluid handling post chemotherapy
  • Continuous infusion of chemotherapy
  • IV push administration of chemotherapy
  • Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
  • Monitoring chemotherapy and recognizing/communicating abnormal lab values
• Experience in accessing ports and care/management of ports
• Experience in administration of coagulation factors
• Experience in blood and blood product administration
• Experience in central line blood draws

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years (including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level 3)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification (degree or transcript)
• Fingerprinting through Illinois Health Care Worker Registry (if no IL license)
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• References: 2 professional references required
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates
• State-specific criminal and offender registry checks required within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• No chemotherapy or oncology certification required to apply, but chemo skills and experience are mandatory
• Guaranteed hours with some allowance for client call-offs
• Scrub color: Any solid color

This position is ideal for an Oncology RN with at least 1 year of experience who is comfortable working night shifts in a Level I trauma, Magnet recognized acute care hospital. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are accepted.