Oncology RN
Freehold, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Oncology unit requiring chemo certification and NJ or compact RN license.

Details

• Inpatient oncology unit caring for chemo patients, patients with past/present cancer diagnoses, and inpatient hospice patients requiring general inpatient care
• Unit does not accept patients with infections that may compromise the oncology population, COVID-19, airborne isolation, or peritoneal dialysis patients
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• Every other weekend (Sat/Sun) required
• Every other holiday required
• Floating to other Med/Surg/Tele units as needed, with a designated home unit
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card required (Fundamental course not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Proficiency in IV/infusion therapy including port access, central-line care, PICC lines, and infusion pumps
• Chemotherapy administration and monitoring experience, including continuous infusion, IV push, and oral chemo
• Experience managing chemo-related emergencies such as anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, tumor lysis syndrome, and neutropenic precautions
• Skilled in symptom management including nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, dysphagia, and altered mental status
• Experience with pain management medications including IV-push narcotics and transdermal patches
• Skilled in care coordination, chest tube management, colostomy/ileostomy care, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Psychosocial care experience including advance directives, hospice care, and patient/family education

Additional Information

• Provide oncology and medical-surgical nursing care, including cardiac monitoring for patients
• Unit features 14 private rooms, ceiling lifts, and negative/positive-pressure rooms for infection control
• Scrubs of any color permitted
• Flu vaccine required; medical/religious exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Up to two consecutive PTO days may be requested during winter RTO period (Dec 15-Jan 5), with additional requests considered case-by-case