Oncology Per Diem RN - Flexible Day Shift

Day Kimball; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan with Eligible Employer Con­t

Pet Insurance

Competitive Shift Differential

Pay for Performance

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse for our Oncology Department. The role focuses on compassionate, patient-centered care across the cancer journey with a schedule of daytime shifts.

The RN will manage chemotherapy-related responsibilities, vital signs, and patient education per NCCN guidelines, while supporting a dynamic oncology team in a per diem capacity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred.
• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license or holds a multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within duration of orientation period.
• Minimum 2 years in ambulatory/outpatient Oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) preferred.
• Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course completed within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Must have ability to navigate various computer software programs.
• Proficiency with SQ ports and central lines and signing off other nurses for competency.
• Peer review of each and every chemotherapy order.
• Understanding chemotherapy dosing for patients older than 18, frequency, NCCN guidelines, and HD safe handling.
• Meets the physical demands of the position.
• Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
• Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.
• According to age and developmental level of the patient, assesses the patient’s needs and discharge requirements.
• Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary.
• Recognizes unsafe and life‑threatening situations and intervenes appropriately.

Skills

Patient assessment

Chemotherapy knowledge

Oncology nursing

NCCN guidelines

Education

BSN preferred

Connecticut RN license

AHA CPR certification

OCN certification preferred

Job description

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse for our Oncology Department. The role focuses on compassionate, patient-centered care across the cancer journey with a schedule of daytime shifts.

The RN will manage chemotherapy-related responsibilities, vital signs, and patient education per NCCN guidelines, while supporting a dynamic oncology team in a per diem capacity.