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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Ambulatory Oncology Clinic in New Haven, Connecticut

Join an experienced ambulatory oncology team as a Travel Registered Nurse supporting adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative outpatient oncology clinic in New Haven, CT. This travel nursing job focuses on oncology patient education, telephone triage, electronic in-basket management, care coordination, and support during clinic visits. The position does not include infusion responsibilities; infusion services are provided in a separate clinic.

New Haven offers an engaging blend of historic character, walkable neighborhoods, acclaimed dining, arts and culture, and easy access to the Connecticut coastline and major cities throughout the Northeast.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Ambulatory Oncology / Outpatient Clinic Nursing
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week; 10-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 13, 2026
• Healthcare Setting: Multispecialty outpatient medical and surgical oncology clinic
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Hours: Guaranteed hours
• Floating: May float between oncology specialties within scope of practice
• Infusion: No infusion responsibilities; infusion is handled in a separate clinic

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Connecticut by the start date; pending license applications may be considered if the license is active before the assignment begins
• At least 2 years of recent oncology nursing experience, including ambulatory or outpatient oncology experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Experience with telephone triage and electronic in-basket management
• Current BLS certification
• ONS/ONCC chemotherapy and biotherapy certification
• Strong knowledge of oncology medications, treatment side effects, symptom management, patient education, and escalation of urgent concerns
• Ability to provide care for patients before, during, and after oncology treatment, including follow-up, preoperative, and postoperative visits
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing clinic needs
• Flu vaccination required

Ambulatory Oncology RN Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to patient messages through the electronic in-basket
• Perform telephone triage, assess symptoms, identify urgent concerns, and determine appropriate follow-up or escalation
• Educate patients and families about oncology diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up care
• Coordinate tests, referrals, appointments, and other elements of each patient’s plan of care
• Assist providers during new and return patient visits, including preoperative and postoperative appointments
• Monitor and communicate abnormal laboratory results and changes in patient condition
• Support oncology care across medical and surgical specialties, which may include neuro, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrine, melanoma, liver, pain, palliative, sarcoma, head and neck, and neuro-spine services
• Provide guidance related to medication tolerance, symptom management, central line and implanted line care, neutropenic precautions, and other outpatient oncology needs
• Collaborate with providers, pharmacists, social services, interpretation services, radiology, rehabilitation teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation while promoting continuity, safety, and patient-centered care

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join a collaborative outpatient oncology team in New Haven, Connecticut.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.