Travel Nurse RN - Oncology in New Orleans, LA

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Oncology

Location

New Orleans, LA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days (3x12 Hours, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Coverage Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to a hematology, medical oncology, bone marrow transplant (BMT), and gynecologic and surgical oncology population
• Maintain a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio within a specialized oncology unit, including a 7-bed positive pressure wing for BMT and acute leukemia patients
• Administer medications using barcode medication administration and Alaris IV pumps integrated with Epic
• Assist with or support bedside CVC placements and bone marrow biopsies
• Operate unit equipment including Alaris feeding pumps and SCD machines
• Float to other units as required per facility policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submittal
• Minimum 2 years of experience in oncology nursing
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA required)
• Proficiency with Epic EMR
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility address (as indicated on driver's license)
• NURSYS report required and must be current within 4 weeks of submission date

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification preferred
• Prior experience with BMT, acute leukemia, or hematology patient populations
• Experience with Alaris IV pump systems in an Epic-integrated environment

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to gain specialized oncology experience in a structured and supportive environment
• Orientation is held five days a week with billable modules completed during orientation hours