Oncology RN
Baton Rouge, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Oncology unit requiring 2+ years of experience and an active LA or compact RN license.

Details

• Inpatient oncology unit within a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15
• 18-week assignment length
• Candidate must be willing to float within the hospital as needed

Requirements

• Active LA state or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Oncology experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/infusions, accessing and managing ports, and central line care
• Experience with chemotherapy administration, monitoring, and cytotoxic spill management preferred
• Knowledge of oncologic emergencies including tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, and sepsis preferred
• Experience caring for patients with various cancer types (breast, lung, colorectal, leukemia, lymphoma, and others) preferred
• Skills in symptom management, pain management, and post-surgical care preferred
• One professional reference required
• Candidate's permanent residence must be more than 50 miles from the facility
• Local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care including chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, symptom management, and psychosocial support
• Collaborate with care teams on advanced directives, hospice care, and patient/family education
• Orientation includes a virtual day followed by two on-site days with additional training and EMR education
• Holiday RTO requests should be kept to a minimum
• Former employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not indicated as eligible for this position given the travel experience requirement