Travel Oncology RN - $2,498 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg Oncology RN with at least 2 years of acute care experience, including 1 year in a PCU setting, for a night shift surgical oncology unit.

Details

• Surgical oncology unit caring for a mixed acuity population of PCU and Med/Surg patients
• Treats adult and geriatric patients with surgical oncology, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and plastics/reconstructive diagnoses
• Performs chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin and heparin drips, and manages oncologic emergencies including cytokine release syndrome
• Staffing ratio goal of 1:4, though may reach 1:5
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30) with variable weekend requirements based on unit needs
• No set or blocked scheduling offered
• May be required to float within scope of practice
• Uses Epic for computerized charting

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• ONS Chemo certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of current, consistent acute care experience within the last 12 months
• At least 1 year of PCU experience required
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Epic charting experience required
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role; a Charge RN reference is acceptable for the second; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to surgical oncology patients including chemotherapy administration and monitoring for oncologic emergencies
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply with a willingness to learn and grow
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees are not eligible to be hired as travelers
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting promptly upon accepting an offer, including lifetime background checks

American Traveler Job ID #P-784354. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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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