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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 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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Med/Surg unit with a primary patient population of medical-surgical patients, many with oncology history
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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 (IV, PO, or injection) is performed on this unit
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Target nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6; ratios may be higher during periods of increased census
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Unit daily census is 42
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Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
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Every other weekend required
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Floating required to similar units and alternate inpatient care locations, including ED inpatient holding
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Call required if called off on a pre-scheduled shift; called-out shifts must be rescheduled
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Contract length is 13–26 weeks
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EMR: Epic (documentation); Pyxis (medication); SBAR (communication)
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Active NC or Compact RN license required
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Current BLS certification required
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Oncology certification (OCN) preferred
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Minimum 2 years of inpatient RN experience required
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Experience in a Med/Surg inpatient setting required
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Ability to administer chemotherapy required
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Required skills: colostomy care, port access, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, heparin and insulin drips, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac
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Preferred skills/certifications: CPI, charge nurse experience, OCN certification
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Must pass EKG testing prior to start
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Two manager/supervisor references from within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but must be on file by start date)
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Orientation consists of 24 hours (2 shifts), with weekly orientation sessions and 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules
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Attendance at monthly staff meetings is expected
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Contract staff will be assigned to 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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Contract staff are assigned equally alongside permanent staff for patient coverage
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Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
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No RTO is permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved (excluding holidays) thereafter
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Candidates who have previously worked for this health system as permanent, PRN, or EP staff must wait 12 months before applying 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 different pay rate
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Travel pairs are allowed, provided each traveler has their own transportation and is comfortable with potentially different schedules
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Scrub color: Navy blue and white
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
