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Registered Nurse (RN) | Oncology
Location: Irvine, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Oncology RN in Irvine, California, 92618!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Oncology (Med/Surg Oncology)

Location

Irvine, CA | Inpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Onsite | Weekend and float rotation required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient nursing care to oncology patients across a broad range of cancer diagnoses including bladder, kidney, breast, colorectal, liver, lung, ovarian/uterine, pancreatic, and prostate cancer
• Administer chemotherapy via multiple routes including IV push, continuous infusion, and oral administration; manage and monitor patients throughout treatment
• Handle body fluids post-chemotherapy and manage cytotoxic spills in accordance with safety protocols
• Administer medications including antibiotics, antiemetics, antitumor agents, corticosteroids, hormonal therapy, and Neupogen; recognize and communicate abnormal lab values
• Provide post-surgical care and coordinate patient care using SBAR communication and EPIC documentation
• Utilize Pyxis medication dispensing system; adhere to all facility dress code requirements (caribbean blue scrubs, not provided)

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN license in hand at time of submission — no pending licenses accepted
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• ACLS certification required and must be in hand — no pending certifications accepted
• BLS certification required and must be in hand — no pending certifications accepted
• Chemotherapy (CHEMO) certification required and must be in hand — no pending certifications accepted
• Minimum 3 years of inpatient oncology experience required
• Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are considered local and are welcome to apply at the local rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with biotherapy including active immunotherapy, administration of interferons and interleukins, cytotoxic therapy, and recognition/management of related side effects
• Experience with stem cell therapies, bone marrow administration, graft rejection, and graft-versus-host disease; care of patients with leukemia/blood dyscrasias, lymphoma, melanoma, multiple myeloma, and brain/ENT cancers
• Proficiency in management of oncologic emergencies including acute tumor lysis syndrome (ATLS), anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression
• Experience with wound care, tracheostomy care, chest tube management, colostomy/ileostomy care, Foley catheter insertion/management, phlebotomy, isolation precautions, neutropenic precautions, hospice care, radiation therapy, and patient/family education

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome — prior travel experience is not required
• Travel pairs are accepted, offering flexibility for nurses who prefer to travel with a partner

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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