Oncology RN
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for a day-shift inpatient position requiring at least 1 year of medical oncology experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Inpatient Medical Oncology unit within a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Option to sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5, with 1:3 for BMT patients on all shifts
• Treats solid tumor patients (lung, breast, pancreatic), leukemia, and bone cancer with average stays of 3-5 days
• BMT unit has 96 beds
• Performs IV starts, trach care, port and central line access, and infusion pump management
• Uses CAD pumps for medication administration
• Uses EPIC charting system
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floats within service line to meet facility needs as needed

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (pending license accepted for submission)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• BSN preferred
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required, oncology experience preferred (Med/Surg with oncology patient experience also considered)
• Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in IV therapy, port/central line care, and infusion pump management
• Chemotherapy administration and monitoring skills preferred but not required
• BMT and stem cell transplant experience preferred but not required
• Must be clean-shaven or have facial hair compatible with respirator fit testing

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care to oncology patients including chemotherapy and radiation therapy support, IV starts, and central line management
• Care for patients with breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer as well as BMT and leukemia patients
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility
• No more than 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
• Standard travelers may work up to 18 months before requiring a 3-month break in service
• Permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a travelers
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Contract length is firm at 13 weeks