Clinic | RN

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Outpatient Oncology | New Haven, CT

Outpatient oncology RN travel contract in New Haven, Connecticut, supporting breast and plastic surgery patients through compassionate, coordinated care. Join a collaborative clinic team in a vibrant coastal city known for its rich cultural scene, walkable neighborhoods, and welcoming community. This specialized nursing opportunity focuses on patient education, telephone triage, care coordination, and continuity of care.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Healthcare Setting: Outpatient oncology clinic serving breast surgery and plastic surgery patients
• Assignment Length: 10-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 6, 2026; candidates must be able to start by December 18, 2026
• Schedule: Day shift, 4 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour shifts, approximately 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: No weekends or holidays
• Electronic Medical Record: Experience required; Epic experience preferred
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients

Outpatient Oncology RN Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut, or ability to obtain the license before the assignment start date
• At least 2 years of recent outpatient oncology nursing or closely related specialty experience
• Previous surgical nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with electronic charting; Epic experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of breast cancer care, post-surgical care, wound care, immunotherapy, chemotherapy-related medications, and oncology symptom management
• Experience with telephone triage, patient education, care coordination, and recognizing the need for clinical escalation
• Flu vaccination required
• Strong communication, organization, clinical judgment, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills

Outpatient Oncology Nurse Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to patient messages through the electronic in-basket
• Provide clear education related to oncology diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up care
• Perform telephone triage and determine appropriate follow-up, intervention, or escalation in the outpatient oncology setting
• Coordinate tests, referrals, appointments, and other elements of each patient’s plan of care
• Support clinic workflows through accurate documentation, patient follow-up, education, and care coordination
• Provide nursing support for breast surgery and plastic surgery patients, including post-surgical assessment and wound care
• Monitor for and respond appropriately to oncology complications, medication effects, infection concerns, and changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary oncology team to promote safe, timely, and patient-centered care

Apply now for this outpatient oncology travel RN opportunity in New Haven, Connecticut, and join a team committed to exceptional patient care.

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.