Oncology RN
Kansas City, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN with 2+ years of recent oncology experience for a 13-week assignment at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Work on a primary oncology unit treating all types of cancer across all phases of care, from work-up through completion of therapy
• Administer inpatient chemotherapy regimens to patients
• Provide post-operative care for uro-gyn and gyn-onc surgical populations
• Serve as a step-down neuro overflow unit for strokes, head bleeds, and other neurological needs
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within Saint Luke's 6-week schedule period, combination of Fri/Sat/Sun
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed per unit
• Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license required; both Kansas and Missouri licenses or compact license must be in hand at time of consideration due to floating requirements
• Current BLS certification required; Chemo certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred
• 2 years of recent oncology experience required, with a full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months and no employment gaps greater than 90 days in that year
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Proficiency required in IV therapy/infusions including blood product administration, port care, central line management, and infusion pump management
• Skilled in managing oncologic emergencies including sepsis
• Experience with chemotherapy-related medications including antibiotics, antiemetics, and corticosteroids
• Competency in symptom management including altered mental status, dysphagia, edema, and neuropathy
• Skilled in chest tube care, colostomy care, Foley catheter management, and wound care
• Experience with pain management including IV push narcotics and PCA pump management
• Post-surgical care experience required
• Two professional references required, from within the past year, with at least one at supervisor level or above and the second from a Charge RN
• Pending license accepted

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care across the full spectrum of cancer diagnoses and treatment phases
• Deliver patient and family education and support, including guidance on advance directives
• Collaborate with care team on isolation and neutropenic precautions
• Facility is a 5-time Magnet Award-winning, teaching, Level 1 Trauma hospital with 456 staffed beds
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates within this radius are not accepted
• Maximum RTO of 7 days; requests must be finalized at time of consideration with no additional RTO requests after offer
• Returning staff must have a 3-month break in service if previously worked 18 months at the facility
• Former permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning as a travel clinician
• Free parking available
• Facility may extend an offer without an interview, though candidates may request one if preferred