Travel Nurse RN - Oncology in Albany, GA

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 certification preferred; required for chemotherapy administration (minimum 2 years of oncology experience required for chemo-certified travelers).

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