Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology - Chemo Certified

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Chemo-Certified Oncology RN for a night shift Med/Surg Oncology position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Inpatient Med/Surg unit with a primary oncology patient population
• Patient diagnoses include cancer, malignant neoplasms, AKI, sepsis, septic shock, ARF, encephalopathy, FTT, diabetic foot ulcers, and heparin drips
• Chemotherapy and biotherapy administration via IV, PO, or injection is performed on this unit
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6; ratios may be higher during periods of increased census (daily census: 42)
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding in the ED or other medical patient care areas
• On-call required if called off on a pre-scheduled shift; called-out shifts must be rescheduled
• Uses Epic (EMR), Pyxis (medication dispensing), and SBAR (communication)
• 13-week minimum contract; extensions up to 26 weeks accepted

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Current BLS certification required
• ONS Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN or equivalent chemo cert) required
• Must be able to administer chemotherapy if needed
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Inpatient Med/Surg experience required
• Required skills: colostomy care, port access, blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, heparin drips, insulin, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible at a different pay rate
• Orientation consists of 24 hours (2 shifts) plus 8–10 hours of online modules that must be completed prior to start and annually; modules are completed via online learning, Zoom, webinars, and in-person classes
• Attendance at monthly staff meetings is expected
• Contract staff are assigned equally alongside permanent staff for patient coverage
• Contract staff will be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Scrub colors: navy blue and white
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; no RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment (orientation); additional RTO requires facility approval
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Former permanent, PRN, or employee pool staff of this health system must wait 12 months before being eligible to apply as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Travel pairs are allowed; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• CPI certification and charge nurse experience are preferred
• Epic EMR experience is beneficial given its use on the unit