Travel PCU/Oncology RN - $2,158 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Ventura, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/18/2026
• 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 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Chemo Certified RN for a Night Shift PCU/Oncology position requiring a CA RN license and the ability to float to Med Surg.

Details

• PCU/Oncology unit with 8 beds and an average census of 8
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Cares for medical/surgical patients requiring telemetry as well as chemotherapy patients
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to Med Surg required
• May also float to a nearby hospital approximately 15 minutes away, with advance notice given
• Cerner charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required (EMSA not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Required certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, Chemotherapy Certification, and NIHSS
• TNCC or TCAR certification required before start (preferred at time of submission)
• Chemo Certification required
• 1:4 patient ratio experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skills required include telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, central line and PICC line care, port access, blood product administration, IV therapy, feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis management, chemotherapy administration and monitoring, heparin protocols, and management of cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration)
• Recent Nursys report required
• One supervisory reference required

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care for telemetry and oncology patients, including chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral lines, and ports
• Perform feeding tube care and pre/post hemodialysis management for renal failure patients
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and administer blood products
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Interview availability required in Pacific Standard Time
• All requested time off must be submitted with the initial application

American Traveler Job ID #P-740015. 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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