Location: Oakland, CA

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 06-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift), 5x8-hour schedule

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $66 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, expert pediatric oncology nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting
• Access and manage ports and central lines safely and efficiently
• Administer blood and blood products with careful monitoring and documentation
• Start and maintain IVs, manage infusion pumps, and deliver chemotherapy per protocol when applicable
• Perform phlebotomy and central line blood draws with accuracy and attention to patient comfort
• Triage phone calls, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, and follow up on clinic needs
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and psychosocial supports in an age-appropriate way
• Recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies, including hemorrhage and other acute complications
• Prepare for clinic visits, review cases, and support case management activities to optimize patient flow
• Serve as a unit charge/resource when required, supporting staffing and clinical decision-making

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required
• AHA BLS and PALS required
• Minimum 2 years pediatric RN experience and at least 1 year of hematology/oncology clinic experience
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Experience working with patient ratios around 1:4 (clinic experience preferred)
• Familiarity with Epic charting system preferred
• Preferred certifications: APHON, CPHON, ONS/ONCC, Chemo certification (ONS/ONCC)
• COVID-19 vaccine and booster required per facility guidelines (medical/religious exemptions only)

Education

• BSN preferred
• Master's degree highly preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Pediatric oncology nursing and care of patients with leukemia and blood dyscrasias
• IV therapy, infusion pump management, and chemotherapy principles
• Port access and central line care including PICC management
• Administration of blood and blood products and phlebotomy skills
• Telephone triage and care coordination for outpatient oncology patients
• Recognition and management of oncologic emergencies
• Patient and family education with strong psychosocial support skills
• Familiarity with outpatient infusion center and bone marrow transplant clinic workflows

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge and come back energized
• Licensure support and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement to make your commute or temporary move easier
• Professional development support and access to oncology-focused training
• A collaborative, supportive team that values work-life balance and great nursing care
• Referral recognition programs and peer appreciation initiatives
• Paid orientation and predictable scheduling for a smoother transition into the role

Travel Perks: Explore Oakland, CA

Oakland is a vibrant base camp for adventure and culture. Explore Jack London Square waterfront dining and weekend markets, stroll or jog around scenic Lake Merritt, and visit the Oakland Museum of California for local art and history. Nature lovers can hike Redwood Regional Park or Joaquin Miller Park, and the Oakland Zoo is great for relaxed afternoons. Take a short BART ride into San Francisco for iconic sights like the Golden Gate Bridge, Ferry Building, and world-class dining, or head north to Napa and Sonoma for wine country day trips. Local neighborhoods such as Temescal and Grand Lake offer great coffee shops, unique boutiques, and a lively food scene.

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