GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Outpatient Med Surg for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Outpatient Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in New Haven, CT
Join a collaborative outpatient oncology team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in infusion care in New Haven, Connecticut. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers a consistent weekday schedule caring for adult and geriatric patients in a high-volume solid tumor medical oncology clinic. Support patients through complex treatment plans while working alongside pharmacy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, interpretation services, and rapid response teams.
Located in the heart of New Haven, the 06510 area offers the energy of a vibrant college and cultural city, with convenient access to exceptional dining, arts, historic neighborhoods, and the scenic Connecticut coastline. This Connecticut travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Oncology Infusion RN seeking a rewarding outpatient healthcare assignment.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
- Specialty: Outpatient Oncology Infusion Nursing
- Location: New Haven, Connecticut
- Setting: Outpatient oncology infusion clinic
- Start Date: October 30, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, through January 29, 2027
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 5 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
- Alternative Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., may be considered
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 7–8 patients
- Daily Volume: Approximately 80 visits per day
- Charting: Epic electronic health record (EHR)
- Float: May be required
- Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs
- Travel Requirement: This is a travel assignment; local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible
Oncology Infusion RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Connecticut
- At least 2 years of recent outpatient oncology infusion nursing experience; first-time travelers are welcome
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification
- Oncology chemotherapy certification through ONS/ONCC and OCN certification
- Current flu vaccination as required for the assignment
- Strong experience with chemotherapy administration, infusion therapy, peripheral IVs, and implanted ports
- Recent experience using Epic or a comparable electronic health record
- Ability to provide one professional reference
Outpatient Oncology Nursing Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric oncology patients receiving outpatient infusions
- Administer chemotherapy and other intravenous therapies in accordance with established protocols
- Access, assess, and maintain peripheral IVs and implanted ports
- Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment, recognizing and responding to adverse reactions or changes in condition
- Perform patient assessments, obtain vital signs, complete pain assessments, and evaluate treatment readiness
- Provide patient education related to treatment, medications, symptom management, and follow-up care
- Support triage activities and communicate patient concerns to the appropriate clinical team
- Care for patients with a range of solid tumor diagnoses, including breast, gynecologic, melanoma, renal, genitourinary, sarcoma, neurologic, head and neck, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
- Complete venipuncture, specimen labeling, glucose monitoring, medication administration, dressing changes, and related clinical procedures
- Document care accurately in Epic and collaborate with interdisciplinary support services
- Float to related outpatient areas as needed to support safe and efficient patient care
Apply now for this outpatient oncology infusion travel nursing assignment in New Haven, Connecticut.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #526246. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Outpatient
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