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

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Facility Type: Acute Care, Teaching Hospital, Level 3 Trauma
Charting System: Epic (Excellian)

Job Details

Specialty: Oncology Registered Nurse with Chemotherapy certification
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
First-time travel nurses accepted
Weekend Requirement: Work every 3rd weekend
Floating: May float within scope as needed
Locals: Not accepted within 100-mile radius
Pending License: Accepted
On-call: Not required
Block scheduling: Not accommodated
Parking: Night shift parking is free in the ramp; day/evening shifts have paid options

Required Certifications and Qualifications

Valid RN license in Minnesota
Hematology / Oncology experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Chemotherapy Certification (ONS or ONCC)
Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Required Licenses & Verification

Background checks including criminal background (7-year MN statewide search), EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 1 year of start
MN DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required prior to start (no fingerprints pending allowed)
Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
Immunizations and health screenings:
- Tdap (no declinations accepted without approved exemption)
- Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframe
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
- Hepatitis B (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
- Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
- Seasonal Flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-26 season (declinations accepted)
Drug testing: 9-panel within 1 year, not required for client clearance but must be current

Onboarding & Compliance

Completion of facility-specific preorientation modules within 72 hours of receiving access (3-9 hours depending on specialty)
Passport-style photo for badge required within 48 hours of contract signing
MN DHS Net Study Questionnaire must be completed immediately after contract signing to initiate fingerprinting
Respiratory safety clearance (RespSafety virtual questionnaire) required prior to start
Skills checklist and medication/pharmacology competency exams required annually

Additional Notes

The position requires working every third weekend and floating as needed within the scope of practice.
Candidates must be able to comply with all immunization and health screening requirements without exception unless a documented and approved exemption is provided.
The facility is latex-free; candidates with latex allergy should be aware.
Parking arrangements vary by shift; night shift parking is free in the ramp.
Candidates must be prepared to complete fingerprinting within Minnesota or travel to a location offering livescan fingerprinting prior to assignment start.

This role is ideal for an experienced Oncology RN with chemotherapy certification seeking a travel contract in a teaching hospital environment with a Level 3 trauma designation.