Oncology | Registered Nurse

Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in New Brunswick, NJ

Apply now for a pediatric oncology nursing opportunity in New Brunswick, New Jersey, providing specialized care to infants, children, and adolescents with complex hematology and oncology needs. This on-site 13-week Registered Nurse (RN) contract offers 12-hour night shifts, a collaborative clinical environment, and the opportunity to care for patients receiving chemotherapy, blood products, cellular therapies, and comprehensive symptom management. New Brunswick is a vibrant, walkable Central New Jersey community known for its dining, arts, cultural attractions, and convenient access to major metropolitan areas.

Pediatric Oncology RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Healthcare Setting: Pediatric hematology/oncology
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3; ratios may vary based on census, acuity, and staffing
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, plus holiday coverage as needed
• Holiday Requirement: Work or on-call coverage for applicable winter holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• Floating: Within skillset to pediatric, PICU step-down, or adolescent care areas when needed
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience required
• Orientation: Approximately 16 hours, with required pre-start training modules

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of pediatric hematology/oncology nursing experience
• Active New Jersey or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license at the time of submission
• Current BLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card
• Demonstrated experience administering and monitoring pediatric chemotherapy
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Strong knowledge of pediatric medication dosage calculations, infection prevention, isolation precautions, and symptom management
• Ability to provide nursing care for infants, children, and adolescents with complex oncology diagnoses, sickle cell disease, and related conditions
• At least one supervisory reference required at submission

Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric oncology and hematology patients
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, blood and blood products, TPN, and lipids in accordance with established protocols
• Manage implanted ports, central lines, peripheral IVs, phlebotomy, and central-line blood draws
• Perform pediatric dosage calculations and monitor patients for treatment-related complications
• Provide post-chemotherapy body-fluid handling and appropriate exposure precautions
• Assess and manage pain, treatment symptoms, infection risks, and other acute changes in condition
• Support care involving lumbar punctures, chest tubes, oxygen delivery systems, urinary catheters, and seizure or neuromuscular disorders
• Monitor for renal and respiratory complications and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
• Use Pediatric Early Warning Score processes and participate in rapid response activities when indicated
• Deliver wound care, fracture care, and comprehensive pediatric safety interventions
• Document accurately in Epic and collaborate with pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, interpretation services, and other members of the care team
• Float to comparable pediatric care areas while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this pediatric oncology RN contract opportunity in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and join a specialized Central New Jersey healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.