Med/Surg Oncology RN
Irvine, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Oncology position at a cancer specialty hospital, requiring 3+ years of inpatient oncology experience and chemotherapy certification.

Details

• Inpatient Med/Surg Oncology unit within a cancer specialty hospital
• Oncology patient population including bladder, kidney, breast, colorectal, liver, lung, ovarian/uterine, pancreatic, and prostate cancer
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Weekend work required
• Floating required
• Charting and documentation via Epic
• Pyxis medication dispensing system in use

Requirements

• Active California RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and Chemotherapy (CHEMO) certification
• Minimum 3 years of inpatient oncology RN experience required
• Demonstrated experience administering chemotherapy via IV push, continuous infusion, and oral routes
• Experience with body fluid handling post-chemotherapy and cytotoxic spill management and disposal
• Experience monitoring chemotherapy and recognizing/communicating abnormal lab values
• Familiarity with oncology medications including antibiotics, antiemetics, antitumor agents, corticosteroids, hormonal therapy, and Neupogen
• Post-surgical care experience required

Additional Information

• Caribbean blue scrubs required; scrubs are not provided
• Preferred experience includes biotherapy (active/non-specific immunotherapy, interferons, interleukins, cytotoxic therapy), bone marrow administration, stem cell therapies, graft rejection, and graft-versus-host disease management
• Preferred oncology specialties include Brain, ENT, Leukemia/Blood Dyscrasias, Lymphoma/Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Melanoma, and Multiple Myeloma
• Preferred clinical skills include management of Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS), anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, hemorrhage, sepsis, spinal cord compression, and pain management
• Additional preferred skills include chest tube care, colostomy/ileostomy management, Foley catheter insertion, dysrhythmia interpretation, neutropenic precautions, tracheostomy care, wound care, and phlebotomy
• Preferred experience with hospice care, advanced directives, patient/family education, radiation therapy, symptom management, and pediatric team collaboration