Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Portland, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Oncology RN for a Medical Surgical Oncology travel position at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital in Oregon, requiring at least 1 year of medical oncology experience and an active OR RN license.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting on a Medical Surgical Oncology unit
• Patient population includes GI cancers (pancreatic, colon, liver, esophageal), gynecological, thyroid, ENT, thoracic cancers, sarcoma, leukemia/lymphoma, and end-of-life care
• Patient ratios of 1:1–4
• Specialized procedures include Whipple, liver resection, hepatic arterial infusion pump, esophagectomy, VATS, laryngectomy, TORS, TAH/BSO, colectomy, pain management, and chemotherapy administration
• Equipment includes chest tubes, trachs, epidurals, PCA, feeding tubes, JP/Blake drains, suction, central lines (ports, hepatic pump, PICC, Groshong), ostomy, and wound vac
• Charting system: Epic (experience preferred but not required)
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:00), 36 hours per week
• 4 weekend shifts required per month
• Floating required within scope to acute care and IMC settings, including a nearby affiliate hospital; refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active Oregon (OR) RN license required; pending license accepted if application has been submitted and received by the licensing board to qualify for the 90-day license exemption
• Minimum 1 year of medical oncology experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required — charge RN references are not acceptable
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions

Additional Information

• Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and academic teaching hospital
• Epic EMR experience is preferred but not required
• Solid-color scrubs required (no prints); scrubs are provided
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction
• Former employees or previous travelers at this facility must have been away for at least 6 months before returning as a traveler; a reference from the supervising manager at the facility will also be required
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 5 days for a 13-week contract or 7 days for an 18-week contract; approved time off exceeding 5 days must be added to the end of the contract to ensure a full 13-week assignment; all RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration and may not exceed 2 consecutive weeks
• Public transportation is highly encouraged; daily parking passes are available for $16 (required between 8am–5pm only)