Oncology Registered Nurse
Kansas City, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Oncology unit at a 5-time Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of recent oncology experience and both MO and KS (or compact) RN licenses in hand.

Details

• Inpatient oncology unit at a 456-bed tertiary care, Level 1 Trauma, Magnet-recognized teaching hospital
• Primary oncology unit treating all cancer types across all phases of care, from workup through completion of therapy
• Administers inpatient chemotherapy regimens
• Uro-gyn and gyn-onc surgical population with post-operative care responsibilities
• Functions as a step-down neuro overflow unit for strokes, head bleeds, and other neurological needs
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period, with shifts falling on a combination of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities
• Charting system: Epic
• Free on-site parking available

Requirements

• Active RN license in both Missouri (or compact) and Kansas required — both must be in hand prior to consideration, as floating between facilities may require licensure in both states
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent oncology experience required, including at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days
• Teaching hospital experience preferred; prior charge RN experience preferred
• Proficiency in IV therapy and infusions including blood/blood product administration, central line care, port management, and infusion pump management
• Experience with oncologic emergencies including sepsis management
• Skilled in telemetry interpretation and monitoring, chest tube care, wound care, foley catheter insertion, and pain management including PCA pump and IV push narcotics
• Preferred: experience with port access, chemotherapy administration (oral and handling body fluids post-chemo), biotherapy side effect management, and radiation safety precautions
• Preferred: experience managing oncologic emergencies such as ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, and hemorrhage
• 2 professional references required — at least one must be supervisor level or above; the second may be a charge RN; all references must be from individuals who have worked with the candidate within the past year

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the facility are considered local and are not eligible for this position
• RTO is capped at 7 days for the duration of the contract
• No block scheduling available
• Travel partners are not accepted for this position
• Completion of facility orientation modules is required prior to the start date (approximately 10–15 hours total)
• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments may be required as needed by the unit
• Pending RN license will be accepted for consideration