Oncology RN
Kansas City, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for a 13-week assignment requiring 2 years of oncology experience and both Missouri/Kansas or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Inpatient oncology unit treating all types of cancer across all phases of care, from work-up through completion of therapy
• Also serves as a step-down neuro overflow unit for strokes, head bleeds, and other neurological needs
• Provides post-op care for Uro-Gyn and Gyn-Onc surgical patients
• Administers inpatient chemotherapy regimens
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM-7:15 PM)
• Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within a 6-week schedule, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments as needed
• Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Uses EPIC charting system
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license - Missouri and Kansas or compact license required in hand due to floating requirements
• BLS certification required
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred
• 2 years of recent oncology experience required, with a full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months and no employment gaps greater than 90 days
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy and infusions including blood/blood product administration, central line care, and port management
• Experienced in managing oncologic emergencies such as sepsis
• Proficient in chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• Skilled in symptom management including nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, and altered mental status
• Experienced in pain management including IV push narcotics and PCA pump management
• Skilled in chest tube, colostomy, and foley catheter care and management
• Experienced in wound care, telemetry monitoring, and isolation/neutropenic precautions
• Post-surgical care experience required
• Pending license accepted

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care across the full spectrum of cancer treatment phases
• Deliver post-operative care to Uro-Gyn and Gyn-Onc surgical patients
• Support neurological step-down patients as part of unit overlap coverage
• Facility is a Level 1 Trauma tertiary care hospital and 5-time Magnet Award recipient
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers accepted; no prior travel experience required
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside at least 75 miles from the facility
• No block scheduling accommodations available
• RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days, with all time-off requests finalized prior to submission
• No additional RTO or schedule changes permitted after offer or onsite
• Returning staff must have a 3-month break in service after 18 months, and former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a travel clinician
• Travel partners not accepted