Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology Needed in NY
- ID: 212258B
- Updated November 24th, 2025
- Job ID 212258B
- 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 starts Jan 2, 2026, with orientation followed by clinical work beginning Jan 5, 2026, and features day shifts scheduled Monday through Friday. The assignment focuses on inpatient neuro-oncology care, providing an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong skills in chemotherapy and biotherapy administration and lumbar puncture procedures.Job Details
- Location: New York
- Start Date: Jan 2, 2026
- LOA: 13 days
- Provider Type Needed: Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 07:00-19:30 (13 shifts per month)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide inpatient neuro-oncology care, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions
- Administer chemotherapy and biotherapy, including prescribing and monitoring treatment
- Perform lumbar punctures with or without chemotherapy
- Conduct history and physical exams, including pelvic exams as indicated
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities
- Implement therapeutic interventions for specific conditions within specialty and documented experience
- Perform arterial puncture and blood gas sampling
- Manage superficial wounds and conduct 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 and remove central venous catheters as needed
- Assess eligibility for thrombolytic therapy and perform intravenous thrombolytic therapy for stroke in collaboration with the stroke team
- Perform EEG interpretation as required
- Promote patient health, provide health counseling, and manage patient conditions within the designated age group and area of specialty practice
Additional Information
- Must hold active New York NP licensure and appropriate 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: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Must demonstrate recent experience in chemotherapy/biotherapy administration and lumbar puncture procedures as outlined in the assignment criteria
- Candidates must qualify for and be granted core privileges as a Nurse Practitioner according to state and facility guidelines
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