Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology Needed in NY
- ID: 212203A
- Updated November 21st, 2025
- Job ID 212203A
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology
- Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Hematology/Oncology
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State NY
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 13 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a 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, with 12.5-hour night shifts, working 13 shifts per month. The provider will deliver specialized oncology care, including chemotherapy and biotherapy management, within an Oncology Care Unit.Job Details
- Location: New York
- Start Date: Jan 2, 2026
- LOA: 13 days
- Provider Type Needed: Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: 19:00-07:30, open 7 days a week, 13 shifts per month
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assess, diagnose, monitor, and manage care for patients with all types of cancer and hematologic conditions
- Prescribe and administer chemotherapy/biotherapy, demonstrating competence with at least 10 administrations in the past 12 months
- Perform history and physical exams, including pelvic exams as indicated
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities within documented training and experience
- Implement therapeutic interventions for specific conditions when appropriate
- Perform arterial puncture and blood gas sampling
- Provide debridement and care for superficial wounds and minor surgical procedures
- Perform incision and drainage of superficial abscesses
- Insert and remove non-weighted nasogastric or oro-gastric tubes
- Complete Death Certificate Protocols
- Remove central venous catheters
Additional Information
- Active New York nurse practitioner license required
- Board certifications accepted: 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: Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Experience with chemotherapy and biotherapy prescribing and administration required
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