Registered Nurse - Riverhead
48.00
Posted 09/30/2026
Direct Hire
Direct Hire
Job ID:
13937
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Infusion Therapy
Location: Riverhead, NY
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: Starting at $48 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, with shifts scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Job Description
A leading outpatient specialty healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support patients receiving infusion-based treatments. The RN will administer medications, monitor patient responses, provide education, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team to deliver safe and compassionate care.
Responsibilities
- Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic agents, and supportive medications according to physician orders
- Assess patients and monitor vital signs and clinical responses throughout treatment
- Document medication administration, patient condition, and treatment outcomes in the EMR and MAR
- Recognize and respond to treatment-related reactions, complications, and symptoms
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, potential side effects, symptom management, and follow-up care
- Provide guidance regarding emergency procedures and when to contact the clinical team
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
- Participate in clinical research protocols when applicable
- Follow all safety standards for handling hazardous medications and cytotoxic materials
- Properly use personal protective equipment and follow infection-control procedures
- Connect patients and families with appropriate supportive care resources
Qualifications
- Active New York State Registered Nurse license
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Oncology, hematology, infusion, or chemotherapy experience strongly preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent communication, organizational, and patient-education abilities
- Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in a patient’s condition
- Experience working with electronic medical record systems preferred
- Knowledge of standard precautions, bloodborne pathogen protocols, and proper PPE usage
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team
Benefits
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Medical insurance beginning on the first day of employment
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Eight paid holidays, including two floating holidays
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