Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Topeka, KS
Slate Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Details

• Discipline/Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology/Hematology
• Unit/Department: 4 Pavilion – Hematology & Oncology
• Contract Length: 26 weeks; facility prefers 26–51 weeks
• Start Dates: 11/02/2026, 11/16/2026, or 11/30/2026
• Orientation: Biweekly; candidates may be moved to a different start date depending on class size
• Compliance Due Date: Two Thursdays before the start date
• Shift: 12-hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week; 48 hours/week also available upon request
• Overtime: Billable after 40 hours for 36- and 40-hour contracts; after 48 hours for 48-hour contracts
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Holiday Rotation: Two federal holidays per year, one spring and two winter non-essential holidays
• Call/Call-Back: Not required
• Scrub Color: Navy

Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 1 year of acute care nursing experience required
• Preferred Experience: Oncology/Hematology
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Education: ADN or BSN
• Certifications Required: AHA BLS at the time of submission
• Preferred Certification: Chemotherapy Certification
• License: Kansas (KS) or Multistate license
• License Restrictions: No hits allowed; no exceptions
• EMR: Epic (test-out option available)
• Local Travelers: Accepted at the same rate; no radius rule

RTO & Submission Requirements

• RTO: Maximum 10 days for contracts of 26+ weeks.
• Holiday RTO: One holiday off may be requested.
• Interview Availability: Exact availability required; no “anytime” or “8–5.”
• Submission Must Include: RTO, interview availability, certifications, license, contract length, and additional requests.
• Incomplete submissions will not be sent to the facility.
• Call-In Policy: Three-strike policy; case-by-case basis.

Float Requirements

- May float to other post-surgical floors and other medical-surgical inpatient floors.

Unit Overview

• Unit Capacity: 21 beds
• Provides care for:
  • Hematology and oncology diagnoses and treatments
  • Inpatient chemotherapy
  • Palliative care and inpatient hospice/end-of-life care
  • Specialized medical patients with tracheostomies
  • Symptom management and supportive care for progressive diagnoses

Staffing Ratios

• Standard ratio: 1:6
• Active chemotherapy patients: Lower ratios, such as 1:5, 1:4, or 1:1, depending on patient needs and clinical circumstances.

Vaccination & Health Requirements

• Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella immunity via titers or proof of completed vaccination series
• TDaP vaccination
• Influenza vaccination or exemption request during flu season
• TB documentation

Jewellery & Body Adornment Policy

• Visible tattoos are permitted if not offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate for a professional setting.
• Facial and ear piercings are acceptable if they do not interfere with job duties and maintain a professional appearance.