Oncology RN
Boston, MA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an inpatient Oncology/Telemetry unit, requiring MA RN licensure, BSN, and 2 years of oncology nursing experience including chemotherapy administration.

Details

• Inpatient oncology unit with telemetry capabilities
• Patient population includes solid tumor, hematologic malignancy, BMT, and cellular therapy cases
• Primary diagnoses include leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and various solid tumors, including clinical trial patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic EMR
• Uses telemetry, PCA pumps, blood warmers, bladder scanners, and Baxter pumps
• 13-week contract length
• Open to travel pairs

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required
• BSN required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience required
• Required experience administering chemotherapy and starting IVs
• Epic EMR experience required
• Chemo certification (ONS/ONCC), OCN, and PALS preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, infusions, port access/management, and central line care
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies such as tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, and spinal cord compression preferred
• Experience with bone marrow transplant care, including CAR-T and stem cell therapies, preferred
• Skilled in symptom management for conditions such as neuropathy, dysphagia, and altered mental status
• Experience caring for patients with various cancer diagnoses including breast, lung, GI, GU, and hematologic cancers preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct inpatient care to oncology patients, including chemotherapy and biotherapy administration
• Support patients undergoing bone marrow transplants and cellular therapies
• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams for complex oncology cases
• Provide patient and family education and psychosocial support, including hospice and advanced directive discussions
• Administer pain management therapies including IV push narcotics and PCA pump management
• Apply neutropenic precautions and infection control practices
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply