Travel Nurse RN - Oncology Med Surg
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Outpatient Oncology position requiring current oncology nursing experience and SD or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Outpatient oncology clinic setting
• Unit specializes in Medical Oncology/Hematology, including pre- and post-transplant BMT patients
• Patient population is 18+ years old
• Sees approximately 15-25 patients per day with CA support
• Uses Epic Ambulatory charting system
• Schedule consists of 4x10-hour day shifts, 0700-1730, with day off based on clinic needs
• No weekends, no call, and no major holidays required
• Minor holiday coverage required when clinic is open
• Routine floating to work with different physicians within Medical Oncology
• Possible but unlikely floating to other clinics outside Medical Oncology
• Support on unit includes department leadership, CA, charge nurse, team lead, and onsite lab
• Chemo nurses handle port access and blood draws
• Physician team includes 7 Medical Oncologists, each typically supported by an ARNP

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• ONS certification required
• OCN certification preferred
• Minimum 1.5 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year of current oncology experience
• Clinic experience required
• Epic Ambulatory experience required
• Experience as first assist and chaperoning providers during clinic exams and procedures
• Completion of a board-approved nursing education program

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, review of systems, medication reconciliation, and weighing patients
• Obtain orders and process patients for infusions, communicating clearance status
• Perform chart checks, set up for procedures, and review referrals
• Departmental orientation typically lasts 5 days, subject to change based on skillset and comfort level
• Navy blue scrubs required for nursing staff
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers will not be considered; candidates must have completed at least one 13-week travel assignment
• Candidates must live more than 100 miles from the facility
• Former permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• Time off requests of up to 7 days (excluding holidays) may be approved if the traveler is willing to extend the contract accordingly