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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Oncology unit position requiring a minimum of 2 years of inpatient experience and the ability to administer chemotherapy.
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Inpatient Med/Surg unit with a primary oncology patient population
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Patient diagnoses include AKI, sepsis, cancer, septic shock, pain, OD, malignant neoplasms, ARF, encephalopathy, FTT, diabetic foot ulcers, and heparin drips
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Chemotherapy and biotherapy administration via IV, PO, or injection is part of regular patient care
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Target patient ratio is 1:6; ratios may be higher during periods of increased census (daily census: 42)
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Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
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13–26 week contracts accepted
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Every other weekend required
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Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding in the ED
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Call required if called off on a pre-scheduled shift; called-out shifts must be made up
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Epic (EMR) experience used for documentation; Pyxis for medication management; SBAR for communication
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Active NC or Compact RN license required (may be submitted with license pending)
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Current BLS certification required
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Oncology certification (OCN) preferred
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Minimum 2 years of relevant inpatient RN experience required
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Required skills: Med/Surg, colostomy care, accessing ports, 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
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Must be able to administer chemotherapy
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Preferred: CPI certification and charge nurse experience
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Must pass EKG testing prior to start
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Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)
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Orientation consists of 24 hours (2 shifts), with pre-start modules of approximately 8–10 hours (completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, or in-person classes)
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Scrub color requirement: navy blue and white
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Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
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RTO is not permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved if it does not fall on a holiday
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Contract staff are expected to participate on a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
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Attendance at monthly staff meetings is expected
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Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of this health system must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
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Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local pay rate
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Travel pairs are allowed; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
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Contracts of 13 weeks minimum are required, with the option for longer engagements
