Pediatric Acute Care/Oncology RN
Newark, NJ
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Oncology/Med-Surg position requiring at least 1.5 years of acute care pediatric experience and chemotherapy/oncology experience, with Epic proficiency required.

Details

• Day shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (4x12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend requirement
• Work setting includes general pediatrics, hematology/oncology, orthopedic, and surgical patients ranging from neonates to adolescents
• Patient ratio of 1:5 (may vary based on census, acuity, and staffing)
• Clinical skills required include IV therapy, phlebotomy, peripheral and central line care, central line blood draws, port management, administration of blood products, TPN/Lipids, and chemotherapy administration
• Additional clinical skills include insulin administration, pediatric dosage calculations, anti-seizure medications, seizure disorder management, oxygen delivery systems, wound assessment/care, urinary catheter insertion and management, renal failure care, and isolation/PPE protocols
• GI and nutrition skills required include breastfeeding support, breast milk handling, and bottle, breast, and gavage feedings
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating within skillset is required without exception
• Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs
• Located within a large quaternary care teaching hospital affiliated with a major NJ health system and Rutgers medical schools

Requirements

• Active NJ or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and PALS
• Minimum 1.5 years of acute care pediatric nursing experience required
• Chemotherapy/oncology experience required
• Pediatric Med-Surg and oncology work setting experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Two current professional references required for consideration
• Candidates with open or active background or license hits are not eligible

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to a diverse pediatric population including hem/onc, orthopedic, and surgical patients
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Former RWJBH employees (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the RWJBH health system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• RTO and schedule requests must be submitted upfront; no requests will be approved after an offer is made
• The facility reserves the right to call off 1 shift per 2-week period