Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Hematology / Oncology for a travel nursing job in Kalispell, Montana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Hematology / Oncology
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Med Surg/Oncology RN
Unit: Surgical Med Surg/Oncology
Unit Size: 31 beds
Shift Options:
- Days: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
- Nights: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
Charting: Meditech
First-Time Travelers: Accepted with strong experience
Parking: Free
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced RN for a combined Surgical Med Surg and Oncology unit. Nurses care for a diverse population of medical, postoperative, hospice, and inpatient oncology patients. Candidates must be flexible, team-oriented, and comfortable managing complex surgical patients.
Travelers assigned to administer chemotherapy must have recent Oncology/Chemotherapy experience and an active ONS Chemotherapy Provider Card.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of recent Med Surg experience
- Strong Med Surg experience required
- First-time travelers may be considered
- Oncology and chemotherapy experience required for chemotherapy assignments
- Must be comfortable with complex postoperative care
Required Certifications
- BLS
- NIHSS
- Active ONS Chemotherapy Provider Card
OCN certification is not required.
Patient Ratios
- Standard day-shift assignment: 1:5–6
- Chemotherapy assignment: approximately 1:3–4
- Ratios may be reduced when CNA coverage is unavailable
- Nurses may provide primary care for 1–2 patients within their assignment when working with a CNA
Required Clinical Skills
- Epidural management
- PCA and pain medication management
- Surgical drain management
- Ostomy care
- Chest tube management
- Wound care and wound VACs
- General postoperative recovery
- Postoperative orthopedic care
- PICC line management
- Safe chemotherapy administration when assigned
Staffing and Support
- CNA ratio approximately 1:8
- Shift Unit Supervisors available, but they may carry patient assignments
- Unit Secretary available on days from 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
- Central telemetry monitoring with monitor technicians available 24/7
- Hospitalist coverage available 24/7
- Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
- Shift huddle completed before every shift
Floating
Travelers may float to:
- Combined Surgical Med Surg/Oncology
- General Med Surg
Scheduling
- Every other weekend or equivalent required
- Facility attempts to provide travelers with a consistent pattern schedule, but changes may occur
- Unit assignments are available through the API scheduling system or staffing office
- Holiday requirement is generally 1–2 holidays during the summer or winter season
- For night-shift staff, the holiday begins on the evening before
- For day-shift staff, the actual holiday date is observed
- Optional on-call opportunities may be available
- Overtime may be offered but is not required
Requested Time Off
- Up to 5 days of RTO may generally be approved
- Requests exceeding 5 days require leadership review
Orientation
- One day of general orientation, including Meditech training
- One 12-hour clinical orientation shift covering applicable units
Equipment
- Baxter IV pumps
- Pyxis medication dispensing system
- Meditech EMR
Additional Details
- Potential contract extension opportunities
- Possible transition to a permanent full-time position
- Ideal candidates are flexible, reliable, hardworking, dedicated, and committed to teamwork
About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health savings account
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits