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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 16 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a mixed-acuity Med/Surg Telemetry Oncology unit, with night shift availability and oncology experience preferred but not required.
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Mixed-acuity PCU and Med/Surg Tele unit caring for medical oncology patients, with approximately 24 PCU beds and 24 MS Tele beds
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Patient population includes a variety of diagnoses ranging from solid tumors to blood cancers with a high-acuity focus
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Target staffing ratio of 1:4-5, though actual ratios may vary based on unit needs
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Shift: nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
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Weekend shifts are variable
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Self-scheduling requests are submitted by the traveler prior to the final schedule being posted
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Orientation begins with one week of Mon–Fri day shifts, followed by a second week of 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
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Floating required within units of equivalent or lower acuity
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Equipment used includes GE B450 telemetry monitors, Alaris pumps, PCA pumps, bladder scanner, and continuous bladder irrigation setup
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Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention
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Active OH RN license or compact RN license required
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Current BLS (BCLS) certification required
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Minimum 2 years of oncology experience preferred but not required
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Previous travel nursing experience preferred
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2 professional references required: at least 1 must be from a Manager, Director, or formal leadership role (e.g., Supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; co-worker references are not accepted
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Chemotherapy competency is not required; the facility offers an optional 2-day chemo course for professional development if the traveler is interested
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Pediatric patients are occasionally present on the unit but are extremely rare and would typically be cared for by permanent staff — pediatric experience is not required
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Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly after booking; candidates outside Ohio will need to travel to an in-state fingerprinting location or complete a mailed fingerprinting packet as soon as it is received
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
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Former employees of the facility are eligible for a travel assignment after being away for at least 6 months
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RTO must be requested at the time of submission, built into the contract, and is limited to 7 days or fewer
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Paid parking options are available on-site through CampusParc, with multiple permit tiers ranging from a full-access garage permit to a budget surface lot option with shuttle service
