Travel Outpatient Chemotherapy RN

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN) – Chemotherapy / Breast Clinic

Location:

New Haven, Connecticut | Unit:
Breast Clinic – Women’s Services

Contract Duration: 13 weeks |

Start Date:

07/31/2026

Schedule:

Day Shift 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (4x9s), 36 hours per week. 9‑hour shifts. Self‑Scheduling, No Call Requirement.

• 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 raise 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.

• Breast Oncology Patients
• Breast Surgery Patients
• Plastic Surgery Patients

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Travel experience required
• Outpatient clinic experience required
• Telephone triage experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• ONS / ONCC Chemotherapy certification (required)
• Epic EMR experience required