Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

American Traveler, LLC.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; 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, LLC. is hiring a Med/Surg Oncology RN for a night shift in Tacoma, WA, requiring WA or compact RN licensure and oncology telemetry experience. This role covers a 28-bed unit with full telemetry and central monitoring, with rotation across regional facilities.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years RN experience, BLS, and oncology background; chemo certification preferred. You will float as needed, cover weekends, and use Epic EMR in a travel-friendly setting.

Qualifications

• Active WA license or Compact RN required.
• BLS certification required.
• Chemo certification via ONS provider preferred.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience required.
• Oncology experience required.
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam during onboarding.
• Central line and port access experience preferred.
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• 28-bed Med/Surg Oncology unit with combined oncology, general med/surg, and inpatient hospice patients.
• Patient ratios of 1:4–5.
• Full telemetry with central monitoring and strip interpretation.
• Night shift 1900–0730, rotating through unit pods every 6 weeks.
• Every other weekend (Fri/Sat nights, Sat/Sun days).
• No call or standby requirement.
• Floating within Med Surg/Tele service line per union guidelines.
• First to float; primary assignment at St Joseph Medical Center with potential to float to Region Two facilities.
• CNAs on 8-hour shifts; charge nurse present each shift.
• RNs titrate Heparin and Cardizem; possible other cardiac drips.
• Epic EMR used for documentation.
• Orientation includes Epic class and 1–2 days with a preceptor.
• Holiday coverage rotates with permanent staff.
• Professional scrubs required; no t-shirts; closed-toe shoes required.
• First-time travelers may be considered.

Skills

Active WA license

BLS certification

Oncology experience

Telemetry experience

2+ years RN experience

Driver's license

Dysrhythmia exam

Chemo certification (ONS)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Oncology RN with telemetry and oncology experience for a night shift position requiring WA or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Chemo certification through an ONS provider card preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Oncology experience required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam during onboarding
• Central line and port access and sterile dressing change experience preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• 28-bed Med/Surg Oncology unit with combined oncology, general med surg, and inpatient hospice patients
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Full telemetry with central monitoring, requiring strip reading and interpretation
• Night shift schedule (1900-0730), rotating through unit pods every 6 weeks
• Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday nights, Saturday/Sunday days)
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required within Med Surg/Tele service line, in rotation with permanent staff per union guidelines
• First to float and primary assignment to St Joseph Medical Center, with potential to float within Region Two facilities (St. Clare Hospital – Lakewood, WA; St. Elizabeth Hospital – Enumclaw, WA)
• CNAs on 8-hour shifts, with 2 CNAs covering 28 beds overnight
• Charge nurse present each shift and typically does not take patients
• Respiratory therapy manages CPAP/BiPap; nurses perform nebulizer treatments, breathing treatments, and trach suctioning
• RNs responsible for titrating Heparin and Cardizem drips, and may see other cardiac drips
• Uses Epic EMR
• Provide nursing care for a combined oncology and general med surg patient population, including inpatient hospice care
• Participate in a unit-specific orientation including an Epic class (inpatient staff may test out) and 1-2 days with a preceptor
• Holiday coverage rotates with permanent staff
• Professional-looking scrubs required; no t-shirts; closed-toe shoes required
• First-time travelers may be considered

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-783736

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