Travel Nurse RN - Oncology in State College, PA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Oncology
Location: State College, PA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Outpatient Hematology/Oncology

Location

State College, PA | Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Monday–Friday, shifts ranging from 7:00 AM–3:30 PM to 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients following established standards, practices, and healthcare techniques
• Demonstrate competence in making professional judgments pertaining to patient care, including administration of medications and treatments
• Assist providers in patient care and patient education
• Actively participate as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of care
• Administer chemotherapy in accordance with established protocols; ONS Biotherapy/Chemotherapy or Fundamentals certification required for chemotherapy administration
• React calmly and effectively during emergency situations, identifying and prioritizing problems with confident decision-making

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license
• American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification for Healthcare Providers , renewed every two years
• Minimum of one year of oncology nursing experience
• ONS Biotherapy/Chemotherapy or Fundamentals course certification (must be obtained within two weeks of hire if not already held)
• Knowledge of medical terminology, common safety hazards, and basic ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in an outpatient hematology/oncology setting
• Familiarity with examination, diagnostic, and treatment procedures specific to oncology patient populations
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a structured, collaborative outpatient oncology environment with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule and no weekend requirements
• Join a dedicated healthcare team focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered oncology care