Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology/Hematology

Unit/Department Overview

This position is within a 21-bed unit specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of hematological and oncology conditions, including palliative care, inpatient hospice, chemotherapy, symptom management, and supportive care for progressive diagnoses.

Contract Details

• Length of Contract: Generally 26 weeks, with a preference for extensions up to 51 weeks.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Orientation Dates: Various orientation dates throughout late 2026.
• Compliance Due: Two Thursdays prior to the start date.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: 12-hour shifts.
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend.
• Holiday Rotation: HCP may request 1 holiday off per year. Two federal holidays and additional non-essential holidays apply.

Float Requirements

Ability to float to other post-surgical and medical-surgical inpatient floors as needed.

Qualifications

• Certifications: AHA BLS is required upon submission; Chemotherapy Certification is preferred.
• License: Must possess a valid Kansas or Multistate nursing license. No restrictions permitted.
• Education: ADN or BSN is acceptable.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of acute care nursing experience is required; experience in oncology/hematology is preferred.

Charting System

Experience with Epic is required, with a testing option available for proficiency.

Unit Environment

The unit fosters a commitment to safe, high-quality patient care through clinical expertise, teamwork, critical thinking, and continuous improvement. The culture emphasizes shared responsibility for risk identification and harm prevention while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Additional Policies

• Staffing Ratios: 1:6, with a ratio of 1:4 when active chemotherapy is being infused.
• Scrub Color: Navy.
• Jewelry Policy: Visible tattoos are permitted as long as they are not offensive; piercings must maintain a professional appearance.
• Vaccination Requirements: Immunity or vaccination proof for Hep B, MMR, Varicella, TDaP, and Influenza during the flu season must be submitted.