Regional Oncology Float Registered Nurse (RN) - Southeast Houston Region

Texas Oncology is seeking a Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Houston Regional Float Pool Team! In this role, you'll provide essential cross-coverage support in Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Infusion nursing units, rotating through select clinics throughout the Houston Southeast Region. Our Regional Float Pool offers the support of a dedicated team, along with the flexibility of diverse assignments across the Houston Southeast Region.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, daytime hours
Perks: No weekends, on-call, or major holidays

Impact & Purpose: Be part of the team treating more Texans with cancer than any other provider in the state.

Variety & Growth: Every assignment offers new patients, new colleagues, and opportunities to expand your skills across oncology specialties.

Support & Teamwork: Our Float Pool is guided by leadership that values mentorship, open communication, and professional growth.

This position will be either a level I, II or Senior based on candidate work experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 300+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That's why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

What does the Travel Float Registered Nurse (RN) do?

The Float Pool RN provides professional nursing care in alignment with national standards, company guidelines, and the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. You'll serve as a clinical resource and liaison while adapting quickly to diverse assignments.

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assessing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care.
• Conducting health assessments, obtaining patient histories, and providing education.
• Offering psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Safely preparing and administering therapies (medications, blood products) in accordance with governing standards.
• Performing venipuncture, accessing ports, and maintaining central lines.
• Monitoring labs, facilitating dose modifications per protocol, and consulting with providers for orders.
• Managing triage calls, symptom management, and medication management with accurate documentation.
• Assisting patients in accessing community resources.
• Opportunity to cross-train and expand into subspecialty areas (Gyn Onc, BMT, Pediatrics) as the Float Pool role evolves.
• Following the Nursing Float Pool Playbook for role- and assignment-specific expectations.

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

Education/Training

Level I

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Entry-level 0-3 years nursing experience, one (1) year strongly preferred for float pool
• Flexibility, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills to thrive in diverse clinical environments.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication abilities.
• Comfort supporting multiple areas of oncology care, with interest in developing skills in subspecialties such as Gyn Onc, BMT, or Pediatrics.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or prior oncology/infusion/radiation experience preferred.
• Strong IV and central line skills preferred.
• Comfort with EHR systems (OncoEMR, Epic, or similar).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Level II

• In addition to level I:
• Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience, oncology experience strongly preferred

Level Senior

• In addition to levels I and II:
  • Minimum five (5) years nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology strongly preferred

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

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