Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

American Traveler; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Medical Surgical Oncology RN for a 13-week assignment in Alaska, requiring chemo administration experience and an active AK RN license. The role is at a magnet-designated, Level II Trauma facility known as a USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska.

Responsibilities include inpatient oncology nursing care, chemo administration, port care, and management of oncologic emergencies. Shifts are 3x12 with day/night options; lodging and travel reimbursements may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires AK RN license; active license in hand for Auto Offer.
• Minimum 1 year experience, 2 years preferred.
• BLS and Chemo (ONS/ONCC) certification required.
• Chemo administration experience required.
• Experience with IV therapy, infusions, port access/management, and central line care.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient Medical Surgical Oncology care, including chemotherapy administration and port care.
• Float within scope to similar units or nearby facilities as needed; no on-call requirements.
• Use Epic for charting; magnet-designated, Level II Trauma facility in Alaska.

Skills

Chemo administration

IV therapy

Epic charting

Oncology nursing

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Medical Surgical Oncology RN for a 13-week assignment requiring chemo administration experience and an active AK RN license.

Requirements

• Active AK RN license required (license in hand needed for Auto Offer; pending license applicants may apply but must complete application within 48 hours of signing)
• Minimum 1 year of experience required, 2 years preferred
• BLS and Chemo (ONS/ONCC) certification required
• Chemo administration experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, infusions, port access/management, and central line care
• Knowledge of oncologic emergencies including ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression
• Experience administering chemotherapy via multiple routes and managing cytotoxic spills
• Experience with psychosocial care including advance directives, hospice, and symptom management
• Experience caring for patients with various cancer types including breast, lung, colorectal, and others
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Medical Surgical Oncology unit in an acute care hospital
• Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma facility recognized as a USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska
• 13-week assignment with variable 3x12 shifts (day and night options available)
• Weekend coverage may occur more frequently than every other weekend based on staffing needs
• May float within scope to similar units or affiliate facilities nearby
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic for charting
• Scrubs provided by facility
• Free parking available
• Provide inpatient oncology nursing care including chemotherapy administration, port care, and management of oncologic emergencies
• Support patients with symptom management, psychosocial needs, and end-of-life care as applicable
• Must be willing to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• Must be willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months before returning as a traveler
• Maximum assignment length of 1 calendar year, followed by a required 6-month break before returning to the same facility
• Facility only accepts Hepatitis B vaccination; titers or declinations are not accepted
• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration and will be reviewed individually upon offer
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Housing options in the area may be limited

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-780041

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