Oncology Acute RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,362/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration15 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care644 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 15 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for a 15-week night shift assignment requiring ONS/ONCC certification and IV chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration experience.
Details
- Acute care Oncology unit with 19 private beds
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights, varying to 1:4-5 days and 1:5-6 nights based on census
- 1:1 staffing utilized for specific medications or therapies
- Treats all types of cancer patients (primarily Lymphoma and Leukemia), Hematology and medical patients, radiation oncology, and Gyn/Onc patients
- 12-hour night shifts with start time of 1900
- Schedule may vary between all-nights or split day/night depending on unit needs
- Every other weekend required (Fri/Sat nights)
- Every other holiday required
- No call or standby requirements
- Included in unit float rotation with assignments determined by rotation order, floating to other Gen Med level units
- Uses Epic Beacon for EMR documentation
- RNs are not required to titrate drips; medication adjustments require physician orders
- Charge RN and House Supervisor present 24/7
- PCTs available on the unit to support patient care
- House-wide telemetry monitoring used (Philips monitors); RNs not required to interpret strips
- Respiratory Therapy manages CPAP/BiPAP support 24/7
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required
- BLS (AHA) certification required
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Experience administering IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens required, including hanging/handling precautions and PPE use
- Experience monitoring for medication side effects required
- BSN not required for this position
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care to oncology, hematology, and medical patients including chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration
- Unit-specific orientation lasts 24-36 hours in addition to 12 hours of general orientation
- No specific scrub color or dress code required
- COVID vaccination is not required for this facility
- Local candidates within 50 miles are eligible for a reduced local pay rate rather than standard travel rate
- No radius restriction for candidate eligibility
Facility
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 644 beds
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona has been an incredible recruiter to work with during my job search for travel vascular sonography positions. From our very first conversation, she took the time to actually understand what I was looking for, not just throwing generic openings at me, but paying attention to my specialty, my preferences, and my timeline. She's responsive, communicative, and genuinely invested in finding the right fit rather than just filling a slot. Any time I had a question, she got back to me quickly with clear, honest answers. No runaround, no overselling a position just to close it out. Working with Sebrona has made the often stressful process of job hunting feel a lot more manageable. I'd recommend her to any traveler looking for a recruiter who actually listens and follows through.
Cons
None
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