Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Augusta, GA
MedCadre
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical Oncology
Location: Augusta, GA 30901
Contract Length: 14 Weeks
Start Date: 05/26/2026
Schedule: Night Shift | 3x12s (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Position Type: Travel Contract
 

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) for a 14-week travel assignment in Augusta, GA. This is a high-acuity inpatient oncology position caring for adult and geriatric patients across the oncology continuum, from diagnosis through end-of-life care. The ideal candidate will have strong oncology nursing experience, chemotherapy knowledge, and confidence managing complex infusion therapies and oncologic emergencies in an inpatient setting.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to adult and geriatric oncology patients in an inpatient Med Surg Oncology setting
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized oncology care plans
• Administer medications, blood products, chemotherapy, and infusion therapies safely
• Manage central lines, implanted ports, and IV access devices
• Monitor patients for chemotherapy reactions and oncologic emergencies
• Provide symptom management, pain control, and end-of-life support
• Manage PCA pumps, CADD pumps, and continuous medication drips
• Maintain chemo precautions and safe body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
• Document patient care accurately in Epic

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (GA)
• BLS Certification
• OCN Certification (Required)
• Minimum 2 years of Oncology (Med Surg) RN experience
• Epic charting experience (Required)
• Inpatient oncology experience required
• First-time travelers accepted

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous charge experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred

Required Equipment & Clinical Experience

• CADD Pumps
• PCA Pumps
• Morphine Drips
• Dilaudid Drips
• Sara Stedy
• Maxi Sky

Patient Population

• Adults
• Geriatrics

Unit Highlights

• Inpatient Medical Surgical Oncology Unit
• 19-bed unit
• Average daily census: 15

• Patient ratio: 1:6

   

Assignment Details

• Every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling
• No call required
• 1 pre-approved time off request

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a confident Oncology RN with strong inpatient oncology experience, chemotherapy administration knowledge, and comfort caring for complex adult oncology patients across the full continuum of treatment and supportive care. Candidates should be skilled in infusion management, pain control, and end-of-life oncology nursing.