Registered Nurse (Oncology) - 259717

Oncology Registered Nurse (Temporary) - Tyler, TX

Position Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) to join an established oncology clinic in Tyler, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for an oncology nurse looking to make a meaningful impact on patient care while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule with no weekends or holidays.

This temporary contract will provide maternity leave coverage, with the potential to transition into a permanent position based on performance and clinic needs. The ideal candidate has medical oncology clinic experience and is comfortable supporting outpatient oncology care, patient triage, treatment administration, and care coordination.

Details:

• Location: Tyler, TX
• Pay: $30–$40/hour, depending on experience
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• On-site: Oncology clinic
• Job Type: Temporary contract – maternity leave coverage
• Start Date: Late November

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to new and established medical oncology patients.
• Conduct patient assessments, follow-up visits, and telephone triage.
• Assess patient symptoms, review lab results, and escalate urgent concerns to physicians.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, and supportive medications according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Access Mediports and PICC lines and perform peripheral IV insertion and venipuncture.
• Review laboratory results and vital signs before treatment administration.
• Monitor patients during infusions and respond appropriately to adverse reactions.
• Coordinate medication and dosage adjustments with physicians based on patient assessments, laboratory results, and treatment protocols.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, potential side effects, infection prevention, and home care.
• Coordinate referrals, process orders, and maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Collaborate with providers and the care team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Texas RN license or compact multistate RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Previous experience working in a medical oncology clinic.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of nursing experience.
• Oncology or chemotherapy certification.
• Outpatient infusion experience.
• Experience administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive infusion treatments.
• Experience accessing ports, managing PICC lines, and performing peripheral IV insertion.

Why Apply? :

• Work-life balance: Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends.
• Meaningful patient impact: Support patients throughout their cancer treatment journey through compassionate care, clinical expertise, and patient education.
• Established clinical team: Collaborate with experienced oncology providers in a professional outpatient setting.

Interested? Apply today to learn more about this Oncology RN opportunity!