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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Oncology RN for a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital requiring chemotherapy and IV therapy skills.
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Inpatient Oncology unit in an acute care hospital setting
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Average daily census of 24 with 24 rooms/beds
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Patient ratio of 1:6-7
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Cares for patients with conditions including leukemia/blood dyscrasias and lymphoma/non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
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Day shift schedule: 3x12 hours, 7:15 AM to 6:45 PM
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Required to work every other weekend
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Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
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No on-call requirements
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Cerner charting system used
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Active IL RN license required in hand or in the application process at time of application
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Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
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BLS certification required
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Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC), OCN, and ONS/ONCC preferred but not required
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Experience with chemotherapy administration, monitoring, and cytotoxic spill management required
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Experience with IV therapy and infusion skills required, including port access/management, central line and PICC line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
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Experience recognizing and communicating abnormal lab values required
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Prior experience in teaching hospitals, community hospitals, LTAC, and Level I/II trauma centers preferred
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Prior charge nurse experience preferred
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AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
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Provide direct oncology nursing care including chemotherapy administration and symptom management
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Manage side effects such as nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, altered mental status, and skin/mucous membrane changes
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Provide patient and family education, psychosocial support, and hospice care as needed
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Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated facility
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Any solid color scrubs permitted
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
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RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days
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Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
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Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
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Travel pairs are not accepted
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Housing may be limited in the area, so early planning is recommended
