Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Hematology / Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 13-day locum tenens assignment in New York. This position starts Jan 2, 2026, with orientation, followed by clinical work beginning Jan 5, 2026, and involves providing care during night shifts from 7 : 00 pm to 7 : 30 am on the inpatient Heme / Onc service. Candidates must be able to provide a minimum of 13 night shifts per month and demonstrate recent experience in chemotherapy / biotherapy administration.
Job Details
- Location : New York
- Start Date : Jan 2, 2026
- LOA : 13 days
- Provider Type Needed : Hematology / Oncology Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule : Night shifts, 7 : 00 pm – 7 : 30 am; minimum of 13 shifts per month
Responsibilities and Duties
Assess, diagnose, and manage care for patients with cancer and other benign or malignant hematologic conditionsPrescribe and administer chemotherapy and biotherapyPerform and document history and physical examinations, including pelvic exams as indicatedOrder and interpret diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities relevant to oncology and hematologyImplement therapeutic interventions for specific conditions within scope of training and specialtyConduct arterial puncture and blood gas samplingProvide debridement and general care for superficial wounds and minor superficial surgical proceduresPerform incision and drainage of superficial abscessesInsert and remove non-weighted nasogastric or orogastric tubesComplete death certificate protocolsRemove central venous cathetersAdditional Information
Must be licensed as a nurse practitioner in New YorkRequired certifications : Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGPCNP-BC), Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANP-BC), Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)Must hold current Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)Demonstrated competence in administering at least 10 chemotherapy / biotherapy treatments in the past 12 months is requiredBenefits
Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance providedDedicated recruiter for future travel opportunitiesWhat are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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