Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hematology and Oncology in New York
NEW YORK CITY, NY, 10060, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- locum tenens nurse practitioner
- hematology oncology nurse
- cancer care NP
This locum tenens Nurse Practitioner position specializes in hematology and oncology, providing outpatient care to patients with cancer and related conditions in New York. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, chemotherapy administration, minor surgical procedures, and patient monitoring in a 20-day assignment with night shifts. Required qualifications include advanced nursing certifications and competence in chemotherapy, with benefits including competitive pay, malpractice insurance, and travel expenses coverage.
Nurse Practitioner | Hematology and Oncology
Location: New York
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Hematology and Oncology NP in New York!
We are seeking an experienced Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 20-day locum tenens assignment in New York. This position starts on Jan 2, 2026, and follows a Monday through Friday schedule with night shifts from 7:00pm to 7:00am. The assignment is based in an outpatient hematology/oncology practice, offering an opportunity to provide specialized care to patients with cancer and related conditions.
Job Details
- Location: New York
- Start Date: Jan 2, 2026
- LOA: 20 days
- Provider Type Needed: Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00pm-7:00am (5 shifts per week)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assess, diagnose, monitor, and manage care for patients with cancer and other benign or malignant tumors and diseases
- Promote health and protection from disease in accordance with specialty and within the scope of the supervising physician
- Perform history and physical examinations, with or without pelvic exam
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities as appropriate to training and specialty
- Administer and prescribe chemotherapy/biotherapy (with demonstration of recent competence)
- Implement therapeutic interventions for specified conditions
- Conduct arterial puncture and blood gas sampling
- Provide debridement and general care for superficial wounds 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
- Active New York license required
- 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), and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Demonstrated current competence in administering at least 10 chemotherapy/biotherapy treatments within the past 12 months
- Orientation begins Jan 2, 2026; clinical work commences 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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Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment
- Benefit from steady income streams and potentially higher rates, mitigating financial uncertainties and instability.
- Design a lifestyle that suits your preferences and priorities, whether it's prioritizing travel, family time, or personal pursuits alongside your professional commitments.
- Navigate career transitions or specialty changes with greater ease by gaining exposure to different practice settings and patient populations through locum work.
- Prevent professional fatigue by changing environments regularly, avoiding the monotony of routine practice.
- Provide essential medical services to underserved communities or during staff shortages, ensuring consistent patient care nationwide.
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