Oncology Registered Nurse
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Sturdy Health

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse

Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts (options: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 9:00 AM–5:30 PM)
• Unit: 12 beds, average daily census 32 patients
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Patient Diagnoses: Hematology and oncology, asthma/allergy, GI, rheumatology, multiple sclerosis, and other non-oncology conditions
• Special Procedures: Port accessing, IV placement
• Medication System: Omnicell
• Documentation Systems: Cerner and IntelliDose
• Orientation: 3-4 shifts with a preceptor
• Scrubs: Not provided; any color allowed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ONCC or ONS certification
• ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Standard 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender registry
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
  • Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search required for all travelers in MA
  • Statewide CORI release and clearance required
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
  • N95 fit test within last 6 months (specific approved masks) or proof of failed fit if PAPR needed
  • Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (minimum 9-panel)
  • Immunizations and titers:

    • Tdap (one dose after age 18, then Td every 10 years)
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (immune titer or 2 vaccines, no declinations accepted)
    • Hepatitis B (immune titer with numerical value or signed declination accepted)
    • Varicella (immune titer or 2 vaccines, no declinations accepted)
    • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Sept–April); medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case
    • COVID-19 vaccine required; exemptions only with signed medical or religious documentation
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, plain background) required 2 weeks prior to start
  • Compliance checklist, latex allergy questionnaire, personal information forms required prior to start
  • COVID-19 exemption forms if applicable

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are welcome
• Facility does not provide scrubs
• Facility requires completed background checks and clearances before start; no pending background checks allowed
• Annual TB testing required only for ICU and ER candidates (not applicable here)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology setting with a supportive orientation and a manageable patient ratio. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, health, and compliance requirements to be considered.