Travel Med Surg Oncology RN - $2,131 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• 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: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Oncology RN for a night shift position on a 37-bed unit requiring 2+ years of experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a 37-bed Medical Surgical Oncology unit in a hospital setting
• Diverse patient population including active cancer treatment, post-surgical oncology, and general medical-surgical diagnoses
• Manages symptom complications such as neutropenia, pain crises, and disease progression, with support for end-of-life and palliative care when appropriate
• Unit serves as a Bariatric Center of Excellence, caring for the majority of post-surgical bariatric patients
• Oncology represents a small portion of the patient population and chemotherapy management is not typically required
• Ideal patient ratio of 5:1, with a maximum ratio of 6:1
• Night shift schedule, 3 shifts per week at 12 hours per shift (6:45 pm - 7:15 am)
• Every other weekend required along with rotating holidays

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or compact) required by the start of clinical care
• Current BLS certification required
• Two or more years of experience required
• One year of acute care/inpatient hospital experience preferred
• ACLS certification may be required for some units, with training and certification opportunities provided

Additional Information

• Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction of a physician
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to identify and pursue expected patient outcomes
• Assess and anticipate discharge needs for patients and families, consulting resources for complex care cases
• Communicate with patients and families to develop and update care plans using cultural competency and active listening
• Promote a safe, clean, and secure environment through standard precautions and infection control principles
• Complete annual competency assessments per documented checklist requirements

American Traveler Job ID #P-777683. 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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