Medical Surgical Oncology RN
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Medical Surgical Oncology RN for a night shift assignment requiring OCN certification and GA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Inpatient Medical Surgical Oncology unit caring for adult to geriatric patients
• Oncology diagnoses ranging from initial diagnosis through end-of-life care, including hematology diagnoses
• Manages oncologic emergencies and DNR/comfort care patients
• Administers chemo precautions, morphine and dilaudid drips, CADD pumps, and PCA pumps
• Patient ratio of 1:6 on a 19-bed unit with an average daily census of 15
• Uses Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• Night shift, 4x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Works every other weekend
• Floating required within facility and possibly to a nearby campus approximately 3 miles away
• No call requirements

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS and OCN certification required
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with IV therapy/infusions, port access and management, central/implanted line care
• Experience administering chemotherapy and managing chemo-related body fluid handling
• Experience administering blood and blood products
• Knowledge of neutropenic precautions
• Experience with 1:6 patient ratios
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Information

• Perform vital sign checks and blood glucose checks as part of daily responsibilities
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, finalized at time of submission
• No RTO requests permitted during orientation week or after offer/onsite
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Permanent, PRN, or internal staff must be away from all facility locations for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who cancel or are released must complete one assignment outside the facility system before reapplying