Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Jackson, MS
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology / MedSurg in Jackson, Mississippi (39216). EPIC charting and BLS required. Ideal travel nurse job for RNs with 1+ year acute care experience who want oncology, hematology, and high-acuity MedSurg exposure at a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Experience the vibrant community of Jackson, MS (39216), known for its welcoming Southern hospitality, diverse cultural attractions, and thriving medical community. Enjoy access to local parks, excellent dining, and a variety of entertainment options, all while advancing your nursing career in a city recognized for its professional opportunities and supportive healthcare environment.

About the Role

Join the 5 South Hematology Oncology team in Jackson, MS for a 13-week travel nursing assignment. This opportunity is well suited for oncology nurses, medical-surgical RNs, and travel RNs seeking hands-on experience with chemotherapy administration (training available), central line and chest tube management, and complex patient care in an acute care setting.

Job Details

• Location: Jackson, Mississippi (39216) — Jackson MS nursing jobs / travel nurse jobs in Mississippi
• Setting: Acute Care – MedSurg Hematology Oncology (5 South)
• Assignment Type: Travel (Travel RN / Travel Nursing)
• Start Date: March 23, 2026
• End Date: June 22, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour days (7a–7p)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680 - $1,770 per week
• Unit Size: 32 beds
• Nurse:Patient Ratio: 1:5 (up to 1:6 for lower acuity)
• Charting: EPIC (EPIC proficiency required)

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active RN license (compact or state-specific as required)
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year recent acute care experience; Level 1 trauma experience preferred
• Experience with high-acuity patients, central lines, and chest tubes
• EPIC charting proficiency required
• Comfortable floating to other MedSurg units as needed
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemption with documentation only)
• Chemotherapy experience a plus; chemotherapy administration training available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to hematology/oncology and medical-surgical patients
• Administer medications safely, including chemotherapy when qualified (training provided)
• Monitor and manage lines, chest tubes, and titrate drips as ordered (e.g., heparin)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including respiratory therapy and central monitoring
• Document care, assessments, and patient progress using EPIC electronic medical records
• Participate in unit orientation; work with a preceptor for initial shifts
• Float to other MedSurg units as required within your skillset
• Maintain professional appearance and unit standards (solid color scrubs required)

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel RN – Oncology / MedSurg in Jackson, MS (39216). Advance your nursing career with valuable oncology and acute care experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center.

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