This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join an Inpatient Oncology Unit at a leading acute care facility in Cumming, Georgia. The successful candidate will provide specialized nursing care to adult patients undergoing cancer treatment and managing related medical-surgical conditions.
The role involves comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, symptom management, and collaborative care planning within a fast-paced acute care environment. This position is ideal for a compassionate and skilled RN committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to a vulnerable patient population.
Self-identifying as a travel nurse, candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Cumming, Georgia.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care, assessments, and interventions for oncology and medical-surgical patients.
Administer medications, including chemotherapy and other specialized treatments, following established protocols.
Monitor patient vital signs, interpret diagnostic data, and document all aspects of patient care accurately.
Collaborate effectively with physicians, oncologists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment plans, medication management, and discharge instructions.
Manage pain and other symptoms associated with cancer and its treatment, ensuring patient comfort and well-being.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and infection-controlled environment for all patients.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience in Inpatient Oncology or Medical-Surgical nursing with a significant oncology patient population.
Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Cumming, Georgia.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
Proficiency in oncology nursing practices, including chemotherapy administration and management of related side effects.
Strong medical-surgical nursing skills, including IV insertion, central line care, wound care, and pain management.
Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
Competency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient, family, and team interaction.
Demonstrated empathy, compassion, and resilience in a challenging healthcare environment.
Shift Details
Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
Shift Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Shift Duration: 12 hours
Days per Week: 3 days per week (36 hours total)
Schedule: Varies, including weekend rotations as required by the unit.
Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) during the assignment.
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Assignment Dates: August 24, 2026 - November 21, 2026
Licensing Requirements
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia or a compact state license with eligibility for Georgia endorsement.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.