Oncology RN - Med Surg Oncology
Anchorage, AK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Medical Surgical Oncology RN for a 13-week assignment requiring chemo administration experience and an active AK RN license.

Details

• Medical Surgical Oncology unit in an acute care hospital
• Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma facility recognized as a USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska
• 13-week assignment with variable 3x12 shifts (day and night options available)
• Weekend coverage may occur more frequently than every other weekend based on staffing needs
• May float within scope to similar units or affiliate facilities nearby
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic for charting
• Scrubs provided by facility
• Free parking available

Requirements

• Active AK RN license required (license in hand needed for Auto Offer; pending license applicants may apply but must complete application within 48 hours of signing)
• Minimum 1 year of experience required, 2 years preferred
• BLS and Chemo (ONS/ONCC) certification required
• Chemo administration experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, infusions, port access/management, and central line care
• Knowledge of oncologic emergencies including ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression
• Experience administering chemotherapy via multiple routes and managing cytotoxic spills
• Experience with psychosocial care including advance directives, hospice, and symptom management
• Experience caring for patients with various cancer types including breast, lung, colorectal, and others
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide inpatient oncology nursing care including chemotherapy administration, port care, and management of oncologic emergencies
• Support patients with symptom management, psychosocial needs, and end-of-life care as applicable
• Must be willing to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• Must be willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months before returning as a traveler
• Maximum assignment length of 1 calendar year, followed by a required 6-month break before returning to the same facility
• Facility only accepts Hepatitis B vaccination; titers or declinations are not accepted
• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration and will be reviewed individually upon offer
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Housing options in the area may be limited