TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Oncology RN in Albany, Georgia, 31701!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Oncology
Location
Albany, GA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Rotating holidays
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 nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5, occasionally 1:6, with support from nurse aides
- Monitor patients via central telemetry system; reading strips is not required
- Receive and complete care for outpatient oncology patients transferred to the floor when the outpatient area closes
- Collaborate with charge nurse and nurse aide team; occasional float to medical acute unit may be required
- Administer chemotherapy if qualified (ONS certification and minimum 2 years of oncology experience required for chemo administration)
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in good standing
- Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience
- At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment completed
- Current BLS certification
- Proficiency with Meditech EMR
- Must reside within 75 miles of the facility (per driver's license address) — must be confirmed at time of submission
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NIHSS certification preferred
- ONS certification preferred; required for chemotherapy administration (minimum 2 years of oncology experience required for chemo-certified travelers)
- Experience with hematology and end-of-life care patient populations
Why Join Us
- Work on a well-supported oncology unit with a dedicated charge nurse outside the staffing grid and consistent nurse aide coverage
- Structured 3-day floor-specific orientation to set travelers up for success