Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 29-bed inpatient oncology unit, managing acute oncology symptoms including thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, sickle cell crisis, hematology, and end-of-life care. ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) chemotherapy certification preferred for candidates seeking chemo administration responsibilities (minimum 2 years oncology experience required).
Numbers & Facts
Location
Albany, GA
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology
Location
Albany, GA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Holidays rotate with staff
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 29-bed inpatient oncology unit, managing acute oncology symptoms including thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, sickle cell crisis, hematology, and end-of-life care
Maintain patient ratios of 1:5, with occasional 1:6 assignments, supported by nurse aides
Utilize central telemetry monitoring; reading strips is not required
Document and manage patient care using Meditech EMR
Accept outpatient oncology patients transferred to the floor to complete treatment when the outpatient area closes
Float rarely to medical acute unit as needed
Required Qualifications
Active RN license in good standing
Minimum 2 years of experience in oncology specialty
At least 1 prior travel assignment completed (no first-time travelers)
Current BLS certification
Must reside within 75 miles of the facility (per driver's license address) — must be confirmed at time of submission
Ability to wear Caribbean Blue scrubs per unit dress code
Preferred Experience / Skills
NIHSS certification preferred
ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) chemotherapy certification preferred for candidates seeking chemo administration responsibilities (minimum 2 years oncology experience required)
Familiarity with Meditech EMR
Why Join Us
Work on a structured oncology unit with a dedicated charge nurse staffed outside the grid and consistent nurse aide support
Benefit from a 3-day floor-specific orientation designed to set traveling nurses up for success