Job Title
Registered Nurse - Oncology (Radiation Oncology)
Job Summary
This is a 13-week travel assignment for a dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in Oncology, specifically within a Radiation Oncology setting. The role is based at an acute care hospital in Lawrenceville, Georgia, focusing on providing comprehensive care to patients undergoing radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, delivering direct patient care, administering chemotherapy, and monitoring patient responses to treatment. This position requires a commitment to patient safety and excellence in clinical practice.
Please note: This is a travel assignment; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer chemotherapy and other oncology-related medications as prescribed.
- Provide direct patient care, assessment, and education to oncology patients undergoing radiation therapy.
- Monitor and document patient responses to treatment, managing potential side effects and complications.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, radiation therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient records.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an Oncology or Radiation Oncology setting.
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Current Chemotherapy certification.
- Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively administer chemotherapy.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Chemotherapy administration and management.
- Oncology patient assessment and care planning.
- Venipuncture and IV insertion.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Compassion and empathy in patient interactions.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Day shifts (AM).
- Shift Duration: 8 hours per day.
- Days per Week: 5 days.
- Typical Schedule: Varies between 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM and 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
- Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) during the contract period.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks.
- Start Date: November 9, 2026.
- End Date: February 6, 2027.
Licensing Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Current Chemotherapy certification.