Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 13-day locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity begins with orientation on Jan 2, 2026, and clinical work starting Jan 5, 2026. The role features day shifts from 07:00 to 19:30, Monday through Friday, with a total of 13 shifts per month and the option to add weekends if minimum shifts are met. Join our client’s inpatient team providing consults and management for a diverse population of hematology and oncology patients.

Job Details

• Location: New York
• Start Date: Jan 2, 2026 (orientation); clinical work begins Jan 5, 2026
• LOA: 13 days
• Provider Type Needed: Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 07:00-19:30 (13 shifts per month; potential for weekend shifts upon meeting minimum)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide inpatient hematology/oncology consultations
• Assess, diagnose, monitor, and manage patients with various cancers and benign or malignant tumors
• Prescribe and administer chemotherapy and biotherapy
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities within specialty scope
• Implement therapeutic interventions for specific conditions
• Perform arterial puncture and blood gas sampling
• Manage superficial wounds, including debridement, incision, and drainage of superficial abscesses
• Insert and remove non-weighted nasogastric or orogastric tubes
• Complete death certificate protocols
• Remove central venous catheters

Additional Information

• Must hold an active New York NP license
• Required board 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)
• Required certifications: ARC-PA, ACLS, BCLS
• Must demonstrate recent competence in chemotherapy/biotherapy administration (minimum 10 cases in past 12 months)
• Opportunity to add weekend shifts if 13-shift minimum is met

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What 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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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Locum, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,

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