Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric RN for a Hematology/Oncology unit requiring a NC or compact RN license and at least 1 year of pediatric hem/onc or pediatric acute care experience.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Pediatric Adolescent units of a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center
• Unit has 16 beds on PHO and 16 beds on PA, averaging 14-32 patients per day
• Patient population includes leukemia, solid tumors, sickle cell crisis, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, behavioral health overlay, and general adolescent medicine
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-5 on Peds Adolescent Medicine, CNA ratio of 1:6-16
• Bedside telemetry monitoring with no dedicated tele tech available
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing system
• Night shift schedule, 1830-0700, 36 hours per week on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required between PA, PHO, and other Brenner units, excluding Peds ED

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• BLS required; PALS preferred for PA unit
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric hematology/oncology acute care experience required for PHO, or 1 year of pediatric acute care experience for PA
• Minimum 12 months of core work experience in the unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
• Skilled in central line management and chemotherapy administration
• Strong pediatric assessment and critical thinking skills required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including central line management, chemotherapy administration, and pediatric assessment
• Support team includes CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, resource nurse, RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage 24/7
• Unit culture is team-oriented, supportive, and family-centered with emphasis on professional growth, education, and safety
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Scrub color is royal blue; pediatric-appropriate scrub tops permitted
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers considered if they have a strong pediatric background
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius to be eligible
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position
• Final interview conducted by the unit manager