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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Oncology Med/Surg-Tele unit requiring 2+ years of experience and an ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider certification.

Details

• Oncology unit providing care for chemo patients, past/present cancer diagnoses, and inpatient hospice patients requiring general inpatient care
• 14 private rooms with ceiling lifts and negative/positive-pressure rooms for infection control
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Cardiac monitoring provided for applicable patients
• Unit does not accept patients with infections that may compromise the oncology population, COVID-19, airborne isolation, or peritoneal dialysis patients
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend required (Sat/Sun)
• Every other holiday required
• Floats to other MS/Tele units as needed, with a designated home unit
• Epic charting experience required

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card required (Fundamentals course not accepted)
• Experience with port access, blood/blood products, central-line care, PICC/implanted-line management, and infusion pumps
• Chemotherapy administration/monitoring experience including continuous infusion, IV push, and oral chemo
• Experience managing cytotoxic spills and post-chemo body-fluid handling
• Knowledge of symptom management for oncology emergencies including ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, and sepsis
• Experience with pain management medications including IV-push narcotics and transdermal patches
• Skills in chest tube care, colostomy/ileostomy care, Foley catheter insertion, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and telephone triage

Additional Information

• Provide oncology and medical-surgical nursing care, including chemotherapy administration and symptom management
• Support patients and families with psychosocial needs, including advance directives, hospice care, and end-of-life discussions
• Collaborate with pediatric teams as needed for care coordination
• Unit staffed by nurses certified in cancer services and recognized with a national Silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence
• Scrubs of any color permitted
• Flu vaccine required; declinations not accepted, though medical/religious exemptions are accepted with mask use
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• RTO requests must be submitted at time of application and are subject to unit approval
• Limited winter RTO available between Dec 15-Jan 5, up to two consecutive PTO days