Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology Needed in NY
- ID: 212191A
- Updated November 21st, 2025
- Job ID 212191A
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology
- Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Hematology/Oncology
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State NY
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 16 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 16-day locum tenens assignment with our client in New York. This opportunity begins Jan 2, 2026, featuring day shifts from 8a-6p, four days per week Monday through Friday. The role is based in an ambulatory heme malignancy department, focusing on the assessment and management of patients with cancer and related conditions.Job Details
- Location: New York
- Start Date: Jan 2, 2026
- LOA: 16 days
- Provider Type Needed: Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: 4 shifts per week, Monday-Friday, 8a-6p
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assess, diagnose, and monitor patients with all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors or diseases
- Promote health and disease prevention within the scope of practice under physician supervision
- Perform history and physical exams, including pelvic exams as indicated
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities, limited to documented training and experience
- Implement therapeutic interventions for specific conditions when appropriate
- Administer and prescribe chemotherapy/biotherapy, with proof of recent clinical competence
- Conduct arterial puncture and blood gas sampling
- Perform debridement and general care for superficial wounds and minor superficial surgical procedures
- Incise and drain superficial abscesses
- Insert and remove non-weighted nasogastric and oro-gastric tubes
- Complete death certificate protocols as needed
- Remove central venous catheters
Additional Information
- Must hold a current NY nurse practitioner 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), or Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)
- Required certifications: Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Must demonstrate recent competence in administering chemotherapy/biotherapy, with at least 10 administrations in the past 12 months
- Orientation is scheduled for Jan 2, 2026, with clinical duties commencing Jan 5, 2026
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 Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided