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American Traveler

Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

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What they do

An Oncology Registered Nurse provides care to cancer patients. Works with Oncologists to provide cancer treatment (chemotherapy) and help patients manage symptoms during treatment. Works in clinical settings, including hospitals and long term care facilities, and may also work in palliative care.

$107,793 / year median in Massachusetts

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Assignment Overview Shift:
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours:
36 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Sep 15, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical Oncology night shift position requiring active MA RN license and telemetry interpretation skills. Details Work on a Medical Surgical Oncology unit within a hospital setting Care for a general med surg patient population as well as oncology patients receiving active treatment and palliative care Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00 Every other weekend and every other holiday requirement May float to other inpatient units as needed Union facility with no special scheduling accommodations available Must be able to work all 7 days of the week Uses Epic EMR, prior experience highly preferred Requirements Active MA RN license required, must be in hand to be considered Minimum of 3 years of RN experience required Med Surg/Tele experience required Oncology experience preferred Current BLS certification required, ACLS preferred Must be able to interpret telemetry strips Skilled in IV therapy/infusions, accessing and managing ports, PICC line care, and starting/maintaining IVs Experience administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, and medications including antibiotics, antiemetics, corticosteroids, and Neupogen preferred Skilled in wound care, colostomy/ileostomy management, foley catheter insertion/management, and neutropenic precautions preferred Experience with pain management including IV push narcotic agents and transdermal patches preferred Ability to recognize and communicate abnormal lab values and manage treatment side effects preferred Two professional references required for consideration, one of which must be from a Nurse Manager or higher No prior disciplinary actions on nursing license permitted Additional Information Provide direct patient care coordination for oncology and med surg patients including IV therapy, medication administration, and wound care Must pass a Pass/Fail Tele test during orientation with an 80% passing score and only one attempt allowed; failure to pass will result in cancellation from the assignment Must also complete a Pass/Fail Medication exam during orientation Pre-start and orientation modules required, with additional annual modules Isolation precautions and PPE protocols followed for patient safety Local candidates accepted within a 200-mile radius at the same bill rate Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from the health system Up to 14 days of RTO can be submitted for review, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment First-time travelers are not accepted for this position