Oncology RN
Tyler, TX
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Oncology RN for an outpatient infusion center role requiring ONS/ONCC chemotherapy certification and prior travel experience.

Details

• Outpatient oncology and infusion center setting
• Treats all cancer diagnoses including hematologic malignant and non-malignant conditions
• Patient ratio of 1:8
• Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Epic charting system required

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification required (Fundamentals certificate not accepted)
• OCN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, port access and management, central line and PICC line care
• Experience administering chemotherapy, blood products, and coagulation factors
• Knowledge of oncologic emergencies including ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression
• Experience managing chemotherapy-related symptoms and side effects
• Familiarity with care for a wide range of cancer types including breast, lung, colorectal, and hematologic cancers
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and biotherapy treatments in an outpatient setting
• Provide psychosocial support including patient and family education and advanced directive discussions
• Manage pain through IV push narcotics and transdermal patches with medication tolerance assessment
• Practice neutropenic precautions and perform phlebotomy as needed
• Must complete core onboarding items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing
• Orientation modules completed onsite, averaging 4-6 hours for RNs
• Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties will not be considered
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration
• No more than 3 RTO days will be auto-approved, and no RTO is allowed during the first week of orientation
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position