Travel Oncology RN - $2,235 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Oncology RN for a night shift position requiring Epic experience and a Compact or LA RN license

Details

• Hospital-based Oncology unit caring for Hematology, Medical Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), and Gynecologic & Surgical Oncology patients
• 7-bed positive pressure wing dedicated to BMT and acute leukemia patients
• Performs bedside CVC placements and bone marrow biopsies
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Utilizes Epic-integrated Alaris IV pumps, barcode medication administration, SCD machines, and Alaris feeding pumps
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• Floating required
• No call-in requirement

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand at time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
• ONS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required, with 2 years of specialty experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and PICC line management
• Experience with chemotherapy administration and monitoring preferred
• Experience managing central lines, ports, and blood product administration preferred
• Knowledge of cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid response protocols preferred
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE use
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required within 4 weeks of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to complex oncology and BMT patients, including chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• May be assigned to an internal Emergency Team during declared emergency events, requiring on-site presence until relief arrives
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel position
• RTO must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
• Two Manager/Supervisor references (not Charge RNs) required prior to starting the contract
• Orientation is held five days a week
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a full one-year separation from the health system before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P-741889. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

About American Traveler