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Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology
Job in
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
American Traveler
Full Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Oncology Nurse, RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for a 13-week assignment requiring 2 years of oncology experience and both Missouri/Kansas or compact RN licensure.
Requirements- Active RN license - Missouri and Kansas or compact license required in hand due to floating requirements
- BLS certification required
- Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred
- 2 years of recent oncology experience required, with a full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months and no employment gaps greater than 90 days
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Skilled in IV therapy and infusions including blood/blood product administration, central line care, and port management
- Experienced in managing oncologic emergencies such as sepsis
- Proficient in chemotherapy administration and monitoring
- Skilled in symptom management including nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, and altered mental status
- Experienced in pain management including IV push narcotics and PCA pump management
- Skilled in chest tube, colostomy, and foley catheter care and management
- Experienced in wound care, telemetry monitoring, and isolation/neutropenic precautions
- Post-surgical care experience required
- Pending license accepted
- Inpatient oncology unit treating all types of cancer across all phases of care, from work-up through completion of therapy
- Also serves as a step-down neuro overflow unit for strokes, head bleeds, and other neurological needs
- Provides post-op care for Uro-Gyn and Gyn-Onc surgical patients
- Administers inpatient chemotherapy regimens
- Patient ratio of 1:5
- Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM-7:15 PM)
- Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within a 6-week schedule, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
- Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments as needed
- Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
- Uses EPIC charting system
- No on-call requirements
- Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care across the full spectrum of cancer treatment phases
- Deliver post-operative care to Uro-Gyn and Gyn-Onc surgical patients
- Support neurological step-down patients as part of unit overlap coverage
- Facility is a Level 1 Trauma tertiary care hospital and 5-time Magnet Award recipient
- Free parking available
- First-time travelers accepted; no prior travel experience required
- Local candidates not accepted; must reside at least 75 miles from the facility
- No block scheduling accommodations available
- RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days, with all time-off requests finalized prior to submission
- No additional RTO or schedule changes permitted after offer or onsite
- Returning staff must have a 3-month break in service after 18 months, and former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a travel clinician
- Travel partners not accepted
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Job : P-757586
Open Positions: 1
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