Travel Chemo RN
Listed on 2026-10-10
-
Nursing
Oncology Nurse, RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
Oncology - Discipline:
RN - Start Date:
11/09/2026 - Duration:
18 weeks - 36 hours per week
- Shift:
12 hours, days - Employment Type:
Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours:
36 hrs/wk - Start Date:
Nov 9, 2026 - Length: 18 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Oncology RN with ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certification for a day-shift chemo unit role requiring at least one year of experience.
Details- Inpatient Medical/Surgical Oncology unit within a short-term acute care hospital
- 1:4 patient ratios
- Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00-19:00)
- Block scheduling required
- Every other weekend required
- Floating to other units and sister facilities based on skill set may be required
- No on-call requirements
- Uses Epic EMR
- Active RN license (Compact must be in hand at submission)
- BLS certification required
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification required
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
- Experience with Autologous Stem Cell Transplant and CAR-T therapy patients preferred
- Skilled in IV therapy, port access/management, and central line care
- Experience administering chemotherapy via IV push, continuous infusion, and oral routes
- Able to recognize and manage oncologic emergencies (e.g., tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, extravasation)
- Knowledge of cytotoxic spill management and body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
- Experience with symptom management related to chemotherapy side effects
- Must have reliable personal vehicle for this assignment
- Provide direct care to oncology patients receiving chemotherapy, biotherapy, and related treatments
- Administer medications including antiemetics, corticosteroids, antibiotics, and hormonal therapies
- Support patients through pain management, including IV push narcotics and PCA pump management
- Provide patient and family education and psychosocial support
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- All RTO requests must be submitted up front; post-offer RTO changes may not be accommodated
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Previous Providence employees may return after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
- Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius unless applying as a local candidate
- Two supervisory references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years are required
- Scrub colors are flexible, with the exception of OR/L&D, which provides scrubs
American Traveler Job #P-765340. 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
- Chemo Certified
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).