Travel Oncology RN - $2,105 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of oncology experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Primary oncology unit treating all types of cancer across all phases of care, from work-up through completion of therapy
• Administers inpatient chemotherapy regimens
• Cares for Uro-gyn and Gyn-onc surgical population, providing post-operative care
• Unit also serves as step-down neuro overflow for strokes, head bleeds, and other neurological needs
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within Saint Luke's 6-week schedule period, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Both Kansas and Missouri (or compact) RN license required in hand due to floating requirements
• No on-call requirements
• Charting system: Epic
• 456 staffed beds

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent oncology experience required, with no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Proficiency required in IV therapy and infusions, including blood/blood product administration, central line care, and port management
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies, including sepsis
• Skilled in symptom management including nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, altered mental status, and edema
• Experience with pain management including IV push narcotics and PCA pump management
• Knowledge of chest tube, colostomy, and Foley catheter care and management
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation skills required
• Wound care and post-surgical care experience required
• Isolation and neutropenic precaution knowledge required
• Pending license accepted
• SSN required for consideration
• Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year

Additional Information

• Facility is a 5-time Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital
• Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care across all cancer types and treatment phases
• Support charge RN duties and holiday shifts as needed per unit
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Maximum RTO of 7 days; requests must be finalized at time of submission with no changes after offer
• Previous BJC or Saint Luke's employees must have at least an 18-month tenure gap with a 3-month break in service to be eligible, and permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Free parking available
• EPIC training required prior to start, along with infusion pump and glucometer training

American Traveler Job ID #P-739971. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

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