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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Oncology RN for a 13-week travel assignment at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL, requiring an active IL RN license and chemotherapy certification.
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Inpatient oncology unit within a 562-bed, Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital
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Unit census averages 24 patients across 24 beds
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Patient ratio of 1:6–7
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Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7:15 AM – 6:45 PM)
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Every other weekend required
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Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
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No on-call requirement
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Charting system: Cerner (experience preferred)
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Patient population includes those receiving active chemotherapy, biotherapy, and symptom management, including patients with leukemia, lymphomas, and blood dyscrasias
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Active IL RN license required; must be active and in hand at time of consideration
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BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI cards not accepted)
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Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) required
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Minimum 1 year of oncology RN experience required
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Proficiency in IV therapy and infusion skills required, including: accessing/managing ports, central line care, PICC line care, central line blood draws, administration of blood/blood products, coagulation factors, antifungals, and antivirals
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Hands-on chemotherapy skills required: administration (IV push, continuous infusion, oral), body fluid handling post-chemo, cytotoxic spill management, monitoring, and recognizing/communicating abnormal lab values
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SSN and DOB required for consideration
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OCN and ONS/ONCC certifications preferred
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Cerner EMR experience preferred
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Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
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Charge nurse experience preferred
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13-week assignment in Springfield, IL
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
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Travel pairs are not accepted at this facility
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Candidates who have worked as a permanent or PRN employee of this health system must have been separated for at least 12 months before being considered as a traveler
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RTO of up to 5 non-holiday days may be approved; requests exceeding 5 days require facility approval
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Candidate must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
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Scrub color: any solid color
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Free parking is available with a permit obtained during orientation
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Day 1 orientation is virtual and completed from home; all assigned modules must be completed by 4:00 PM CST on Day 1
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Preferred biotherapy skills include: administration of interferons and interleukins, active immunotherapy, and recognition/management of side effects
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Preferred symptom management experience includes: nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, edema, altered mental status, dysphagia, constipation/diarrhea, and skin/mucous membrane alterations
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Preferred psychosocial care experience includes: hospice care, patient/family education, and end-of-life care
