Oncology RN
New Orleans, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an Oncology unit position requiring Epic experience and 2 years of specialty experience with a Compact or LA RN license.

Details

• Work in an Oncology unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes Hematology, Medical Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), and Gynecologic & Surgical Oncology cases
• 7-bed positive pressure wing dedicated to BMT and acute leukemia patients
• Unit performs bedside CVC placements and bone marrow biopsies
• Uses Epic-integrated Alaris IV pumps, barcode medication administration, SCD machines, and Alaris feeding pumps
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• Floating required
• No call-in requirement
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand at time of submission
• AHA-certified BLS and ACLS required
• ONS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Experience with accessing/managing ports, blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care, PICC line management, and phlebotomy preferred
• Experience with oncology-specific skills such as chemotherapy administration and monitoring preferred
• Experience with colostomy/ileostomy management and feeding tube care preferred
• Experience with neurological conditions such as CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury preferred
• Experience administering Heparin, Insulin, and PCA medications preferred
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias and remote telemetry monitoring preferred
• Experience with IV insulin protocols preferred
• Experience in Med/Surg, MS/Tele, and Telemetry settings preferred
• Experience with post-angiogram, post-cardiac surgery, and post-MI care preferred
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care preferred
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to oncology and BMT patients, including administration and monitoring of chemotherapy
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, and perform bedside procedures such as bone marrow biopsies
• Utilize isolation precautions and PPE per unit protocols
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Modules are completed during orientation and are billable
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have been separated from the health system for at least 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO must be discussed prior to offer to avoid risk of rescission
• Two Manager/Supervisor references (not Charge RNs) required prior to start of contract