Travel Nurse RN - Oncology in Needham, MA

Job Title

Nurse Coordinator - Oncology

Location

Needham, MA | Outpatient / Ambulatory Oncology

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Help patients navigate their cancer journey, coordinating the start of treatment and evaluation by other specialties
• Perform telephone triage and provide symptom management support to oncology patients
• Coordinate referrals to specialists, set up imaging and interventional radiology procedures, and make VNA/Hospice/DME referrals
• Obtain authorization for specialty oral chemotherapy drugs and tee up prescription renewals
• Ensure appropriate imaging follow-up and provide patient education throughout the care continuum
• Work closely with medical oncology physicians and nurse practitioners to optimize the overall patient experience

Required Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN License required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience required
• Experience with telephone triage and strong phone communication skills
• Experience coordinating VNA/Hospice/DME referrals and specialist referrals
• Experience obtaining authorization for specialty oral chemotherapy drugs
• Must not have worked at this facility as permanent staff or per diem within the last six months
• Must live outside the local area — no local candidates will be considered

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Outpatient oncology care coordination experience strongly preferred
• Hematology/Oncology (HemOnc) background working alongside physician teams
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with electronic health record systems
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple patient care tasks simultaneously

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative and supportive oncology team in a well-established ambulatory cancer center setting
• Enjoy convenient on-site amenities including free parking and a complimentary shuttle service