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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for a 13-week assignment requiring 2 years of recent oncology experience and both Kansas/Missouri 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
• Administers inpatient chemotherapy regimens and provides post-op care for uro-gyn and gyn-onc surgical patients
• Unit also serves as a step-down neuro overflow area for strokes, head bleeds, and other neurological needs
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:45am-7:15pm
• Required to work 8 weekend shifts within a 6-week scheduling period (combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments required as needed per unit
• Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• No on-call requirement
• Charting system is Epic
• 456-bed tertiary care hospital
• Facility is a 5-time Magnet designated, teaching, Level 1 Trauma hospital

Requirements

• Active RN license - Missouri or compact in hand required, and both Kansas and Missouri or compact license in hand at time of application due to floating requirements
• BLS certification required; Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred
• Minimum 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 experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Proficiency in IV therapy and infusion skills, including administration of coagulation factors, antifungals, antivirals, blood products, central line care, and port management
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies including sepsis
• Skilled in symptom management including altered mental status, dysphagia, edema, nausea/vomiting, and neuropathy
• Experience with chest tube care, colostomy care, Foley catheter management, isolation and neutropenic precautions, telemetry monitoring/interpretation, and wound care
• Pain management experience including IV push narcotics, PCA pump management, and transdermal patches
• Experience with post-surgical care
• Pending license accepted
• Two professional references required: one from a supervisor or above and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year

Additional Information

• Provide direct oncology nursing care across the full spectrum of cancer treatment and recovery
• Collaborate with care team to manage complex oncologic and post-surgical patients, as well as neuro overflow patients
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travel experience is not required
• Local candidates within a 75-mile radius of the facility are not accepted
• Maximum RTO of 7 days; all time off requests must be finalized at time of application
• Former BJC or Saint Luke's permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler; previous travelers require an 18-month tenure with a 3-month break in service