Oncology RN
Springfield, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift Oncology RN with at least 1 year of oncology or med/surg inpatient experience and chemo certification required.

Details

• Oncology unit with 23 beds, including hematology and oncology cases, med/surg overflow, and comfort care patients
• Patient ratio of 6:1, adjusted for certain chemotherapy regimens
• Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend hours as required by the facility
• No call requirements
• Floating required on a rotational basis within the med/surg cluster only
• Utilizes Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (Missouri or compact)
• BLS certification from AHA required
• Chemo certification required
• NIHSS certification may be obtained after start but prior to assignment start required
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg/Oncology or Oncology inpatient experience required
• Experience and competence in drug titration required
• Self-driven, compassionate, detail-oriented, and able to act quickly

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Coordinates care with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality in accordance with facility standards
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is expected
• Required to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs, and occasionally kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Night shift staff orient on day shift and must be available for the entire orientation week
• Black scrubs required; no t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, or sweaters unless approved Mercy apparel
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required from November 1 to April 1 with no declinations accepted
• RTO must be made up during the assignment and is not approved during the first week
• Only one holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position