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

Travel Oncology RN (12-hr nights) — 17-week contract in Albany, GA. Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with 2+ years oncology or med-surg experience to provide high-quality patient care on an acute oncology unit.

Join a dedicated team as an Oncology RN in Albany, Georgia, where you'll care for patients with acute oncology symptoms, hematology needs, sickle cell crisis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and end-of-life care. This 17-week travel assignment offers modern facilities, strong clinical support, and the chance to live and work in a welcoming community known for southern hospitality and scenic riverfronts.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Location: Albany, GA (zip 31701) — travel nurse / travel RN opportunity
• Setting: Acute Care – Oncology Unit (29 beds, 7th floor)
• Contract Duration: 17 weeks (April 27, 2026 – August 24, 2026)
• Shift: 12 Hour Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Hours: 48 hours per week (guaranteed)
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:5 (occasionally 1:6)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Rotation: Rotate in with staff
• Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue
• Charting System: MEDITECH

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years recent clinical experience in Oncology or Medical-Surgical nursing (Oncology RN preferred)
• Active RN license (Georgia or compact state)
• BLS certification (AHA required)
• NIHSS certification preferred
• ONS certification preferred for chemotherapy administration; chemotherapy administration experience preferred
• Must provide a valid driver's license and live at least 75 miles from the facility (travel nurse eligibility)
• No first-time travelers; experienced travel RNs only

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to oncology and hematology patients, including management of acute oncology symptoms and end-of-life care
• Administer medications and IV therapies, assist with chemotherapy administration per facility policies (ONS preferred)
• Assess and manage patients with sickle cell crisis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and medical overflow
• Provide patient and family education related to diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including nurse aides, charge nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Utilize central monitor telemetry for patient surveillance (reading strips not required)
• Maintain accurate charting and documentation using MEDITECH
• Complete 3-day floor-specific orientation and rarely float to medical acute units as needed
• Participate in scheduled holiday and weekend rotations

Ready to apply? Apply now to join our healthcare team as an Oncology RN in Albany, Georgia. Immediate interviews available for qualified travel nurses — join our travel nurse community today!

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