Oncology RN
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Oncology RN for a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital requiring chemotherapy and IV therapy skills.

Details

• Inpatient Oncology unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Average daily census of 24 with 24 rooms/beds
• Patient ratio of 1:6-7
• Cares for patients with conditions including leukemia/blood dyscrasias and lymphoma/non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Day shift schedule: 3x12 hours, 7:15 AM to 6:45 PM
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• No on-call requirements
• Cerner charting system used

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required in hand or in the application process at time of application
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• BLS certification required
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC), OCN, and ONS/ONCC preferred but not required
• Experience with chemotherapy administration, monitoring, and cytotoxic spill management required
• Experience with IV therapy and infusion skills required, including port access/management, central line and PICC line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience recognizing and communicating abnormal lab values required
• Prior experience in teaching hospitals, community hospitals, LTAC, and Level I/II trauma centers preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct oncology nursing care including chemotherapy administration and symptom management
• Manage side effects such as nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, altered mental status, and skin/mucous membrane changes
• Provide patient and family education, psychosocial support, and hospice care as needed
• Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated facility
• Any solid color scrubs permitted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Housing may be limited in the area, so early planning is recommended