Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

American Traveler; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free CEUs

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Non-taxed Per Diem

Traveler Rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Oncology RN for a 13-week assignment in the Missouri/Kansas region. Requires 2 years of oncology experience and MO/KS or compact RN licensure with floating across facilities.

The role includes inpatient oncology care, chemotherapy administration, and step-down neuro coverage in a Level 1 trauma hospital setting. Earn travel bonuses and housing support with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri and Kansas or compact license.
• BLS certification required.
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred.
• 2 years oncology experience with recent specialty work in past 12 months.
• Charge nurse and teaching hospital experience preferred.
• IV therapy and infusions including central line care and port management.
• Oncologic emergencies and chemotherapy monitoring experience.
• Pain and symptom management including IV narcotics and PCA.
• Pending license accepted.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient oncology unit treating all cancer types across care phases.
• Also serves as a step-down neuro overflow unit for strokes and head injuries.
• Post-op care for Uro-Gyn and Gyn-Onc surgical patients.
• Administers inpatient chemotherapy regimens.
• Patient ratio of 1:5.
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM-7:15 PM).
• Weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule.
• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments as needed.
• Regular floating between departments, units, and facilities.
• Uses EPIC charting system.
• No on-call requirements.
• Deliver comprehensive oncology nursing care across treatment phases.
• Support neurological step-down patients as part of unit overlap coverage.
• Facility is a Level 1 Trauma tertiary care hospital and 5-time Magnet Award recipient.
• Free parking available.
• First-time travelers accepted; no prior travel experience required.

Skills

Oncology nursing

IV therapy

Telemetry monitoring

Wound care

Pain management

Chemotherapy administration

Emergency management

Patient care coordination

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC)

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for a 13-week assignment requiring 2 years of oncology experience and both Missouri/Kansas or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active RN license - Missouri and Kansas or compact license required in hand due to floating requirements
• BLS certification required
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred
• 2 years of recent oncology experience required, with a full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months and no employment gaps greater than 90 days
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy and infusions including blood/blood product administration, central line care, and port management
• Experienced in managing oncologic emergencies such as sepsis
• Proficient in chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• Skilled in symptom management including nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, and altered mental status
• Experienced in pain management including IV push narcotics and PCA pump management
• Skilled in chest tube, colostomy, and foley catheter care and management
• Experienced in wound care, telemetry monitoring, and isolation/neutropenic precautions
• Post-surgical care experience required
• Pending license accepted

Responsibilities

• Inpatient oncology unit treating all types of cancer across all phases of care, from work-up through completion of therapy
• Also serves as a step-down neuro overflow unit for strokes, head bleeds, and other neurological needs
• Provides post-op care for Uro-Gyn and Gyn-Onc surgical patients
• Administers inpatient chemotherapy regimens
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM-7:15 PM)
• Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within a 6-week schedule, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments as needed
• Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Uses EPIC charting system
• No on-call requirements
• Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care across the full spectrum of cancer treatment phases
• Deliver post-operative care to Uro-Gyn and Gyn-Onc surgical patients
• Support neurological step-down patients as part of unit overlap coverage
• Facility is a Level 1 Trauma tertiary care hospital and 5-time Magnet Award recipient
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers accepted; no prior travel experience required
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside at least 75 miles from the facility
• No block scheduling accommodations available
• RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days, with all time-off requests finalized prior to submission
• No additional RTO or schedule changes permitted after offer or onsite
• Returning staff must have a 3-month break in service after 18 months, and former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a travel clinician
• Travel partners not accepted

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-757586

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