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

Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) travel opportunity in Albany, GA — 17-week contract; 2+ years oncology/med-surg experience required; active RN license (GA or compact). Apply now to join our acute care oncology team.

Join a dedicated team on the Medical-Surgical Oncology unit in Albany, Georgia. This 17-week travel nurse contract is ideal for experienced Oncology RNs who provide compassionate acute care for patients with oncology-related complications, hematology needs, sickle cell crisis, and end-of-life care. Enjoy Albany’s welcoming community, Southern charm, parks, historic sites, and local culture while advancing your oncology nursing career.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 – $1,890 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Location: Albany, GA 31701 — Georgia nursing jobs / Albany GA travel nurse
• Unit: Oncology – 7th floor (29 beds) | Medical-Surgical RN role
• Contract Duration: 17 weeks (April 13, 2026 – August 10, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM); every other weekend required — night shift travel nurse
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Care Setting: Acute care / oncology nursing
• Charting System: MEDITECH EMR
• Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent oncology nursing experience in a medical-surgical or acute oncology setting
• Active RN license (Georgia or compact state) — must provide license at submission
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ONS certification preferred for chemotherapy administration (chemo competency)
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Prior travel nurse experience preferred; no first-time travelers
• Must reside at least 75 miles from facility (driver’s license required at submission)

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled, compassionate care to oncology patients with acute symptoms, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, sickle cell crisis, hematology issues, medical overflow, and end-of-life needs
• Manage patient ratios typically 1:5 (occasionally 1:6) — strong med-surg and oncology triage skills required
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy per facility protocols when certified; collaborate with pharmacy and oncology team
• Collaborate closely with nurse aides, charge nurse, and interdisciplinary team (charge nurse may be out of staffing grid)
• Complete floor-specific orientation (3 days) and comply with travel nurse onboarding
• Float rarely to medical acute units as needed; flexibility and teamwork important
• Rotate holidays with staff and work every other weekend per scheduling
• Utilize central monitor for telemetry (reading strips not required) and accurately document care in MEDITECH EMR

Why Join Our Team

• Work as an Oncology RN in an acute care, medical-surgical setting with supportive staff
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses and guaranteed hours
• Opportunity to expand oncology and hematology clinical experience in a community hospital

Apply now to be considered for this Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Albany, GA. Join our healthcare team today and make an immediate impact in oncology nursing. Submit your RN license, BLS, and travel qualifications to get started.

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