TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Oncology RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology
Location
Peoria, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to oncology patients including those with Lymphoma, Leukemia, Hematology conditions, Radiation Oncology, and Gyn/Onc diagnoses
- Administer IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens, including proper handling precautions (PPE) and monitoring patients for medication side effects
- Manage set-rate drips such as heparin and 24-hour chemotherapy infusions (e.g., Methotrexate); medication adjustments require a physician order
- Perform EMR documentation using Epic Beacon; collaborate with charge RNs, house supervisors, and patient care technicians across all shifts
- Participate in float rotation to general medical units as needed, with float episodes consisting of 4 or more hours
- Adhere to a self-scheduling model within a 6-week schedule framework, including every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday requirements
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
- BLS certification required
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate required
- Hands-on experience with IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, including handling precautions and side effect monitoring
- Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen
- Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility will be subject to a local rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Epic Beacon EMR documentation
- Familiarity with 1:1 nursing care for specific medications or therapies
- Experience working in a unit utilizing house-wide telemetry (Philips monitors)
- Prior travel or contract nursing experience in an oncology setting
Why Join Us
- Work in a fully private-room, 19-bed oncology unit with consistent charge RN and house supervisor support available 24/7
- Benefit from a collaborative scheduling process with flexibility built in to support traveler needs throughout the contract