Oncology RN
New Orleans, LA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Oncology RN with Epic experience and at least 2 years of specialty experience for a Day shift Med/Surg-Oncology position requiring a compact or LA RN license.

Details

• Med/Surg-Oncology unit caring for hematology, medical oncology, bone marrow transplant (BMT), and gynecologic/surgical oncology patients
• 7-bed positive pressure wing dedicated to BMT and acute leukemia patients
• Performs bedside CVC placements and bone marrow biopsies
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Uses Epic-integrated Alaris IV pumps, barcode medication administration, SCD machines, and Alaris feeding pumps
• Day shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Every other weekend coverage required
• Floating required
• No call-in requirement

Requirements

• Active compact or LA RN license required in hand upon submission
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA)
• ONS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of oncology specialty experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/peripheral line management
• Experience with chemotherapy administration and monitoring preferred
• Experience with blood product administration, PICC line management, and port access preferred
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and rapid response/code team protocols preferred
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to oncology and BMT patients, including chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• Support patients with hematologic, gynecologic, and surgical oncology conditions
• Work within a positive pressure isolation environment for immunocompromised patients
• Orientation held five days a week
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Two Manager/Supervisor references (not Charge RNs) required prior to starting contract, though not required for initial consideration
• Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former Ochsner Health permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a one-year separation before returning as a travel employee
• RTO must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process to avoid offer rescission