Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse
• Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Facility: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, part of RWJBarnabas Health
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years; first-timers accepted
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; no block scheduling
• Primary Duties:

  • Primarily float to Oncology units
  • Support all IMC, MS/Tele, and holding areas as needed
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification)

Additional Information

• Local Candidates: Accepted
• Time Off Requests: All requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted with the application.

Certification Requirements

• ACLS: Required for various units including RN Manager, ED, and all Adult Critical Care Units.
• BLS: Required for all RNs.
• CHEMO Certification: Required for Oncology units.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for Adult Critical Care specialties.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB): Required for ER and Behavioral Health RNs.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for Pediatric ER and Acute Care.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Vaccinations:

  • Influenza vaccine or medical/religious exemption required annually.
  • COVID-19 vaccination is no longer a condition of employment but is tracked.
• TB Testing: Required initial baseline screening.
• Fit Testing: Required for respirator use; must be completed onsite.

Background and Reference Checks

• Background Check: Required within 30 days of start; must include all aliases and locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• References: Two references required, including one managerial reference.

Application Requirements

• Resume: Must include 7 years of work history.
• Work History Verification: Required for all candidates, including APN/SUB candidates.

This overview provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel nursing position at RWJBarnabas Health.