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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Oncology RN for a night shift position requiring Epic experience and a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Details

• Hospital-based Medical Surgical Oncology unit
• 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
• Equipment used includes Epic-integrated Alaris IV pumps, barcode medication administration, SCD machines, and Alaris feeding pumps
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• Every other weekend coverage required
• Floating required
• No on-call requirement

Requirements

• Active RN license, Compact or LA license required in hand upon submittal
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (ONS preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Oncology-related skills such as chemotherapy administration and monitoring preferred
• Experience with blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management, and port access preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and telemetry preferred
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and IV insulin protocols required
• Experience in Med/Surg, MS/Tele, and Telemetry settings preferred
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required with profile

Additional Information

• Provide bedside nursing care to complex oncology and hematology patients including BMT and acute leukemia cases
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team by unit management during declared emergency events, requiring the traveler to remain onsite or serve as part of a relief team
• Two Manager/Supervisor references (not Charge RNs) required to obtain clearance to start, though not required at time of consideration
• Orientation held five days a week
• Must live more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel position
• RTO must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a full year separation from the facility before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply