Location: Oakland, CA

Start Date: 03-10-2026

End Date: 06-09-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 4 on / 3 off block schedule — Day 3x12-hour shifts, 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM (Day shift); typically three 12-hour day shifts per week with every-other-weekend coverage

Hours per Week: 36

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

• Administer chemotherapy safely and accurately, including continuous infusions and oral chemotherapy per protocol
• Manage central lines, ports and PICC lines — access, maintenance, and blood draws
• Monitor and administer blood and blood products with careful assessment and documentation
• Recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies (e.g., tumor lysis, anaphylaxis, extravasation, sepsis)
• Provide patient- and family-centered education and psychosocial support throughout the care journey
• Use Epic to document care, coordinate orders, and communicate with the interdisciplinary team
• Operate and troubleshoot infusion pumps and PCA devices while maintaining safety standards
• Perform phlebotomy, wound care, IV therapy and other skilled procedures with attention to infection control
• Collaborate with pharmacy, RRT, PT/OT, social services and other partners to optimize complex care plans
• Maintain neutropenic precautions and manage symptom control to improve patient comfort and outcomes

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license (required)
• Minimum 2 years pediatric oncology or inpatient oncology experience (required)
• AHA BLS and PALS (required)
• Chemo certification (ONS/ONCC) and APHON certification preferred
• Epic experience preferred (note: Epic preferred 2 years)
• Comfort managing roughly a 1:4 patient ratio on days
• Ability to work a 12-hour day block schedule and cover every-other-weekend rotations
• Compliance with facility vaccine policy (COVID-19 vaccine + booster required; medical/religious exemptions only)

Knowledge & Skills

• Chemotherapy administration, oral and IV, and cytotoxic spill management
• IV therapy, infusion pump management, PCA pump and IV push narcotic administration
• Central line/port care, PICC line maintenance and central line blood draw
• Blood & blood product administration and monitoring
• Recognition and management of oncologic emergencies (ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation, sepsis)
• Phlebotomy, wound care, and post-surgical oncology care
• Neutropenic precautions, infection control and PPE use
• Symptom management (nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, mucositis, pain management)
• Epic charting and electronic documentation skills
• Patient/family education and strong communication skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation easier
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so paperwork is one less worry
• Paid Time Off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Comprehensive onboarding (36 orientation hours) to set you up for success
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people aboard
• Flexible pre-approved time-off requests (2 requests pre-approved)

Travel Perks: Explore Oakland, CA

Explore Oakland and the East Bay on your off days: stroll around scenic Lake Merritt, dine and shop in Temescal or Jack London Square, visit the Oakland Museum of California, hike Redwood Regional Park, catch a ferry or quick BART ride into San Francisco for museums and nightlife, enjoy local breweries and diverse restaurants, or take weekend trips to nearby Berkeley, Alameda beaches, and regional wineries.

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