Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Oncology-Hematology – Kansas
Start Date: Multiple orientation dates available beginning October 2026 (bi-weekly start dates)
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours guaranteed per week, every other weekend rotation, holiday rotation required (2 federal holidays and 3 non-essential holidays per year; 1 holiday request permitted)
Highlights:
- 21-bed specialty unit focused on hematological and oncology diagnoses, palliative care, inpatient hospice/end-of-life care, and specialized medical patients
- Inpatient chemotherapy administration with symptom management and supportive care for progressive diagnoses
- Staffing ratios of 1:6 typical patients; 1:4 when active chemotherapy is infusing
- Epic charting system with test-out option available
- Contract length of 26 weeks preferred; longer contracts up to 51 weeks welcomed and receive priority
- Float requirements to other post-surgical and medical-surgical inpatient floors as needed
Requirements:
- Active Kansas or Multistate (Compact) RN license required at submission (no exceptions for license issues)
- AHA BLS certification required at time of submission
- Chemotherapy certification preferred
- ADN or BSN degree
- Minimum 1 year acute care nursing experience required; oncology/hematology experience preferred
- Vaccination requirements: Immunity status for Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella (titer or proof of series completion), TDaP, TB documentation, and Influenza vaccine or exemption during flu season
- No first-time travelers
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a Magnet-designated, nonprofit tertiary care hospital committed to nursing excellence and a High Reliability Organization culture. This specialty unit offers the chance to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care across a diverse oncology and hematology patient population while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to safety, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Local professionals are welcome, and longer contracts are encouraged to support continuity of care and team integration.