Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Albany, GA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as an Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) in Albany, GA! Join our dedicated healthcare team on a 29-bed acute care oncology unit, providing compassionate patient care and clinical support. This travel nursing job offers 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend off, and the opportunity to work in one of Georgia's most welcoming communities. Albany is renowned for its friendly atmosphere, beautiful parks, and rich history—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding oncology nursing jobs in Georgia.

Oncology RN Job Details

• Location: Albany, GA 31701 (Southwest Georgia healthcare jobs)
• Setting: Acute care, Oncology unit (7th floor)
• Unit Size: 29 beds
• Shifts: 12-hour nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1680-$1800
• Contract Duration: 17 weeks (Start: 1/5/2026 – End: 5/4/2026)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Rotation: Rotate in with staff
• Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue
• Charting System: MEDITECH 6.1

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia or compact state
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• ONS certification preferred for chemotherapy administration
• Minimum 2 years of recent oncology nursing experience
• Experience with acute oncology symptoms, hematology, and end-of-life care
• EMR experience (MEDITECH preferred)
• No first-time travelers (prior travel nursing experience required)
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility

Oncology Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to oncology patients, including those with acute symptoms, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, sickle cell crisis, and medical overflow
• Collaborate with nurse aides and charge nurse to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:5 (occasionally 1:6) for safe and effective care
• Float to medical acute unit as needed (rarely required)
• Participate in a comprehensive 3-day floor-specific orientation
• Support outpatient area patients who finish treatment on the floor if running late
• Rotate holidays and weekends with staff as part of the clinical team
• Utilize central monitor for telemetry (no requirement to read strips)

Discover the benefits of working in Albany, Georgia, and make a meaningful impact as an Oncology Registered Nurse. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your oncology nursing career!

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