TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046!
Job Title
Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology
Job Summary
Join a dedicated team as a Registered Nurse in a leading cancer center's Radiation Oncology unit in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This 13-week contract assignment offers an opportunity to provide specialized care to patients undergoing radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
The role involves direct patient care, including the administration of chemotherapy, patient education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care for oncology patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer chemotherapy and other prescribed oncology treatments.
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for radiation oncology patients.
- Monitor and document patient responses to treatment, managing potential side effects and complications.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, medication administration, and symptom management.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, radiation therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in Oncology or Radiation Oncology.
- Ability to administer chemotherapy safely and effectively.
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in chemotherapy administration protocols and safety.
- Strong patient assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family education.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Competence in venous access and IV insertion.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Days per Week: 5 days (Monday - Friday)
- Hours: Typically within 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM window; schedule may vary.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
- Holiday Requirements: Must work 2 major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and 1 minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) as per facility expectations.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: November 16, 2026 - February 13, 2027
Licensing Requirements
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Chemotherapy Certification.