RN - Oncology

Cynet Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an Oncology RN for a 13-week assignment in Bridgeport, CT. Work 4x12-hour day shifts from 07:00 to 19:30 on a 426-bed short-term acute care hospital. You will float to medical-surgical units as needed and care for adults and geriatric patients receiving chemotherapy.

Requirements include state RN license, chemo certification, BLS, NIHSS, and Epic charting experience. Prior charge experience is a plus; patient education and port management are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must have chemo certification and Epic charting experience.
• RN with oncology specialization; 13-week contract, 4x12h day shifts.
• Ability to float to other units and provide patient care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy and monitor patients for side effects.
• Manage ports and IV therapy; educate patients.
• Follow safety protocols for cytotoxic spills; collaborate with pharmacy and PT.
• Float to other medical-surgical units as required; care for adults and geriatrics.

Skills

Chemo administration

Epic charting

IV therapy

Patient education

Port management

Safety and spill handling

Education

RN Oncology specialization

Tools

Epic

Job description

RN - Oncology

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Oncology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12 Hours (07:00 - 19:30)

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: State License Required

Certifications: BLS, Chemo (ONS/ONCC), NIHSS

Must-Have:

Chemo certification required.Experience with charting systems, specifically Epic.

Description:This role requires a registered nurse specialized in oncology.The nurse will work 4x12 hour shifts during the day, from 07:00 to 19:30.The position involves working every other weekend and on holidays as needed.Certifications required include BLS, NIHSS, and Chemo (ONS/ONCC).The nurse will be required to float to other medical-surgical units when necessary.The facility is a short-term acute care hospital with a total of 426 staffed beds.The patient-to-nurse ratio will be approximately 4-5 patients per nurse.The nurse will provide care for adults and geriatric patients.Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy and monitoring patients for side effects.Candidates should have skills in managing ports, intravenous therapy, and patient education.The nurse should be familiar with handling cytotoxic spills and following safety precautions.Interdisciplinary support will be available from various teams including pharmacy and physical therapy.Candidates with previous charge experience will be preferred.