Oncology Registered Nurse
Bend, Oregon
Saint Charles Bend Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse

Location: Bend, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide specialized nursing care in oncology, including administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products.
• Proficient in care, maintenance, and accessing of central lines.
• Work schedule: Day shift, 4 days per week, 9.5-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 5:30 PM).

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in Oregon.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required.
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Completion of oncology-specific continuing education units (CEUs) required each accreditation cycle to support Cancer Center accreditations.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in intravenous nursing or equivalent in oncology, medical-surgical, critical care, or home infusion settings.
• Proficiency with central line care and access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology Nurse Society certification (OCN).
• 2 years of oncology-focused intravenous nursing experience including chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products administration.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 90 days of start; updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification including diploma or transcript on file.
• Primary source verification of RN license (NURSYS verification required).
• Facility-specific documents and agreements must be signed and on file within 48 hours of signing and no later than 2 Wednesdays prior to start.
• Passport-style photo required for badge within 48 hours of signing.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster or declination acceptable for low/equivocal titers)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer required; vaccine series alone not acceptable)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster or declination acceptable for low/equivocal titers)
• Negative TB screening (QGold within 1 year) or chest X-ray for positive responders; TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or agency declination/exemption required during flu season (deadline 12/01).
• COVID vaccination preferred but not required; vaccination record or declination/exemption required.
• Respiratory safety clearance required within 1 year of start and annually.

Competency and Certification Exams

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Other competency exams as applicable by specialty.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications as required per unit description (AHA provider, instructor, or RQI acceptable).

Experience Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology nursing role with a focus on intravenous therapies and cancer care in a supportive environment.