Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology Needed in NY
- ID: 212239A
- Updated November 22nd, 2025
- Job ID 212239A
- 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 an experienced Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 13-day locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity begins on Jan 2, 2026, with orientation, followed by clinical work starting Jan 5, 2026. The schedule consists of 13 shifts per month, 7:00am-7:30pm, covering inpatient BMT NP service days.Job Details
- Location: New York
- Start Date: Jan 2, 2026
- LOA: 13 days
- Provider Type Needed: Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: 7:00am-7:30pm, 7 days a week (13 shifts per month). Orientation on Jan 2, 2026; clinical work begins Jan 5, 2026.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide comprehensive care to patients with cancer and hematologic disorders, including benign and malignant tumors
- Assess, diagnose, monitor, and manage care under physician supervision
- Administer chemotherapy and biotherapy, including hematopoietic cell administrations
- Perform history and physical exams (with or without pelvic exam)
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities
- Implement therapeutic interventions for specific conditions as appropriate
- Conduct arterial puncture and blood gas sampling
- Provide wound care including debridement and minor superficial 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
- Must demonstrate current competence in chemotherapy/biotherapy administration (at least 10 administrations in the past 12 months)
- Successful completion of training in hematopoietic cell administration within the past 12 months or documented recent experience
- Required 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)
- Additional certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- License to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York
- Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accreditation 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