Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Oncology
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Oncology

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with a specialty in Medical Surgical Oncology to provide care for adult to geriatric patients. The role involves managing oncology and hematology diagnoses, including oncologic emergencies and end-of-life care.

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in the specialty
• 1st time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)

Skills and Work Setting Requirements

• Experience with oncology diagnoses from diagnosis to death
• Hematology diagnoses
• Managing DNR/Comfort Care patients
• Handling oncologic emergencies
• Administering chemotherapy precautions
• Managing morphine and dilaudid drips, CADD pumps, PCA pumps
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system (required)
• Use of Pyxis medication dispensing system and SBAR communication method

Staffing and Scheduling

• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:6
• Unit size: 19 beds, average daily census of 15
• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and possibly to a nearby location (~3 miles)
• Call: None
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum: 7 days
• Holiday work expectations: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it; if 2 holidays, work both; if 3 holidays, work 2 of them

Orientation and Compliance

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length

Required Documentation and Compliance (Summary)

• Valid State Registered Nurse license for Georgia
• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification of nursing degree (can be pending with proof of processing)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if history of positive TB)
• Required immunizations or titers: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (highly recommended)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
• Annual flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Medication and competency exams as required (e.g., Dysrhythmia/EKG competency for certain units)
• Color blindness test required

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Floating may include other units within the facility
• No call requirements
• References: 2 clinical references required by staffing agency (not by client)
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Hematology/Oncology nursing experience
• Hematology/Oncology experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology setting with a supportive team and a structured orientation process.