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 hiring a Registered Nurse for an Oncology unit position requiring 2 years of specialty experience and a compact or LA RN license in hand.

Details

• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• Oncology unit caring for hematology, medical oncology, bone marrow transplant (BMT), and gynecologic and surgical oncology patients
• 7-bed positive pressure wing dedicated to BMT and acute leukemia patients
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Performs bedside CVC placements and bone marrow biopsies
• Uses Epic-integrated Alaris IV pumps, barcode medication administration, SCD machines, and Alaris feeding pumps
• Epic EMR experience required
• Float requirement applies
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• No on-call requirement

Requirements

• Active Compact or LA RN license required in hand upon submittal
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA certifications only)
• ONS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of oncology specialty experience required
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, port access/management, and peripheral line care required
• Experience with chemotherapy administration and monitoring preferred
• Experience with central line blood draws, blood product administration, and PICC line management preferred
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias preferred
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to hematology, oncology, BMT, and gynecologic/surgical oncology patients within a specialized positive pressure unit
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring extended stay at the facility during declared emergency events, per facility policy
• Orientation is held five days a week
• Two Manager or Supervisor references (Charge RNs not accepted) will be required prior to starting the contract, though not required for initial consideration
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible, based on driver's license address
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors at this health system must have a one-year separation before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be finalized and disclosed prior to interview to avoid offer complications

American Traveler Job ID #P-741888. 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

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