Travel Chemo RN - $2,379 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Oncology RN Nurse Navigator for a Radiation Oncology position requiring an active DC RN license and prior oncology or navigator experience.

Details

• Chemo/Radiation Oncology unit within a hospital setting
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Primarily cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, reporting Monday through Friday
• Duties include chart preparation, disability forms, pharmacy calls, and telephone triage
• Starts IVs on adult patients
• Charting performed in Cerner

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience within the last 7 years
• Must have completed at least 1 previous travel assignment
• Cerner charting experience required
• Experience with port care, central line/implanted line care, and starting IVs required
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies including ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression required
• Experience with neutropenic precautions and tracheostomy care/management required
• Experience with external radiation therapy (teletherapy) and radiation safety precautions required
• Wound care experience required
• Experience managing symptoms such as altered mental status, constipation/diarrhea, dysphagia, edema, nausea/vomiting, and neuropathy required
• Nurse navigator or nurse coordinator experience preferred
• Oncology and radiation oncology experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including education, skincare/wound care, and assessment of radiation toxicity
• Assess and communicate any concerning signs or symptoms to the attending physician, resident, or emergency services as needed
• Address social needs of patients undergoing radiation treatment
• Flu vaccine required for all employees at this facility
• Local candidates within 60 miles accepted
• Candidates previously employed by this health system must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P-752229. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology - Chemo Certified

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