GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel | 12-Hour Days | Albany, GA (31701)
Travel Oncology RN (12-hr days) in Albany, GA — 17-week assignment; 2+ years oncology nursing experience required. Apply now.
Join a dedicated healthcare team as an Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) in Albany, Georgia! This travel nursing opportunity places you on a 29-bed acute care Oncology/Medical-Surgical unit where you will provide compassionate oncology nursing care. Albany (31701) offers Southern hospitality, affordable living, and a vibrant community—ideal for travel nurses and registered nurses seeking Georgia nursing jobs.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 – $1,890 (competitive travel nurse pay)
- Location: Albany, GA 31701 — South Georgia oncology nursing opportunity
- Setting: Acute Care – Oncology / Medical-Surgical (29 beds)
- Start Date: April 27, 2026
- Assignment Length: 17 weeks (through August 24, 2026)
- Shift: 12-hour days (6:45am – 7:15pm), every other weekend & rotating holidays
- Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
- Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue
- Charting System: MEDITECH EMR (experience preferred)
Nurse Qualifications & Certifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- BLS (AHA) certification required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- ONS certification preferred for chemotherapy administration
- Minimum 2 years of recent oncology nursing experience (hematology/oncology or medical-surgical oncology)
- Experience caring for medical-surgical patients and oncology populations, including chemotherapy and symptom management
- Must live at least 75 miles from facility (based on driver's license)
- No first-time travelers; travel nurse experience preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to oncology and medical-surgical patients, including management of acute oncology symptoms, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, sickle cell crisis, hematology issues, and end-of-life care
- Administer chemotherapy and other oncology treatments per facility policy (ONS preferred)
- Manage a typical patient ratio of 1:5 (occasionally 1:6) while maintaining safe staffing and patient-centered care
- Collaborate closely with nurse aides, charge nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
- Document all patient care and assessments using MEDITECH EMR
- Participate in unit orientation, ongoing training, and competency validation specific to oncology care
- Float to medical acute units as needed (rarely) and support unit operations during peak census
- Provide compassionate support and education to patients and families throughout the cancer care continuum
Why Join This Travel Nursing Assignment
- Supportive team culture and modern facility focused on quality oncology care
- Opportunity to expand oncology nursing skills and experience with MEDITECH
- Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours for travel nurses
- Explore Albany, GA and the surrounding South Georgia area during your assignment
Apply now to join our healthcare team as an Oncology RN in Albany, Georgia. This is an excellent travel nursing job for experienced oncology nurses seeking rewarding clinical work and professional growth. Click Apply or contact your recruiter to submit your resume and availability.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #474271. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Oncology
About GHR Healthcare
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