RN TRAVEL - AMBULATORY CARE - Daytime Shifts

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 9 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Chemotherapy / Breast Clinic

Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks | Start Date: 07/31/2026

Unit: Breast Clinic – Women’s Services

Specialty: Chemotherapy / Oncology

Positions Available: 1

Schedule:

Day Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (4x9s)

Self-Scheduling

No Call Requirement

Job Description:

Provide comprehensive nursing care in an outpatient breast oncology and women’s services clinic setting.

Deliver safe and effective care to patients receiving chemotherapy and oncology-related treatment .

Perform telephone triage and in-basket management to support patient care coordination and timely follow-up.

Assist providers during clinic visits including both new patient and return patient appointments .

Deliver patient education for pre-operative, post-operative, and chemotherapy treatment plans .

Administer and monitor chemotherapy treatments according to oncology standards and protocols.

Assess patients for treatment readiness and monitor for adverse reactions and oncologic emergencies.

Recognize and communicate abnormal laboratory values and escalate concerns appropriately.

Provide symptom management for treatment-related complications including nausea, skin changes, mucositis, and altered mental status.

Perform IV therapy including starting and maintaining IV access and management of implanted ports.

Access and manage infusion ports while maintaining safety and infection prevention practices.

Support breast surgery and plastic surgery patient populations throughout treatment and recovery.

Educate patients and families regarding treatment expectations, medication management, symptom control, and follow-up care.

Provide psychosocial support and promote patient-centered care throughout the oncology journey.

Monitor and manage chemotherapy and biotherapy side effects.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation within Epic EMR .

Collaborate with providers, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Patient Population:

Breast Oncology Patients

Breast Surgery Patients

Plastic Surgery Patients

Required Qualifications:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) License

Minimum 2 years of RN experience

Travel experience required

Outpatient clinic experience required

Telephone triage experience required

Current BLS Certification

ONS / ONCC Chemotherapy Certification (Required)

Epic EMR experience required

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.