Travel Oncology Chemo Certified RN - $2,537 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Chemo-Certified Oncology RN for an inpatient float pool position requiring an active NJ or Compact license and ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification.

Details

• Inpatient Oncology Float Pool position within an oncology unit at a dedicated cancer center
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Patient ratio of 1:5, varying by unit census and acuity
• Treats all liquid and solid tumor oncology diagnoses including BMT, surgical oncology, and general MS/Tele patients
• Patient population includes bladder/kidney, brain, breast, colorectal, ENT, liver, lung, melanoma, ovarian/uterine, pancreatic, and prostate cancers, plus hematologic malignancies such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
• Required to work every other weekend
• Must float within skillset to main campus Oncology, MS/Tele, Stepdown, and PCU/IMC units without exception
• EPIC charting experience required
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card certifications required
• OCN and additional ONS/ONCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Prior experience in Inpatient Oncology, PCU/IMC, or MS/Tele settings required
• Proficiency in chemotherapy/biotherapy administration, including cytotoxic therapy, immunotherapy, and interferons/interleukins
• Skilled in IV therapy including port access, central/PICC line care, phlebotomy, and infusion pump management
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies such as ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression
• Competent in symptom management including nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, dysphagia, and altered mental status
• Experience with pain management including IV push narcotics, PCA pumps, and transdermal patches
• Skilled in advance directives, hospice care, and patient/family education and support
• Additional skills in chest tube care, dysrhythmia interpretation, neutropenic precautions, and tracheostomy care
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Work at a newly opened, state-of-the-art cancer center offering inpatient and outpatient oncology, advanced imaging, radiation oncology, and interventional radiology services
• Must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Facility allows up to 1 call-off shift per 2-week period
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Former RWJBarnabas Health employees (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a travel clinician
• Candidates with open or active background or license hits will not be accepted
• Clinicians who fail competency exams must wait 6 months before reapplying

American Traveler Job ID #P-780694. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology - Chemo Certified

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