TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Oncology RN in Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046!
Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse - Inpatient Oncology
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Travel Registered Nurse to join an Inpatient Oncology Unit in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This role involves providing comprehensive acute care to adult oncology patients within a dynamic hospital setting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse patient population, administering treatments, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and comfort throughout their treatment journey.
This is a 13-week travel assignment, requiring candidates to reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions for oncology patients.
- Administer medications, including chemotherapy (if applicable and certified), and perform treatments as prescribed.
- Monitor and document patient vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatment, promptly reporting any changes to the medical team.
- Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment plans, and self-care techniques.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate and thorough electronic health records.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia or a compact state license with Georgia endorsement.
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience in Inpatient Oncology or Medical-Surgical Oncology.
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in acute care nursing practices and oncology-specific patient care.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to manage complex patient cases and prioritize care effectively.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Competency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and emotionally challenging environment.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Day Shift
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3 days (36 hours/week), rotating schedule.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: January 30, 2027
- Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year's Eve) falling within the contract period.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).