Travel Oncology RN - $2,133 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: 11/23/2026
• 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: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring a Missouri or compact RN license and 2 years of recent oncology experience.

Details

• Inpatient oncology unit treating all types of cancer across all phases of care, from work-up through completion of therapy
• Administers inpatient chemotherapy regimens and provides post-op care for uro-gyn and gyn-onc surgical patients
• Unit also serves as a step-down neuro overflow area for strokes, head bleeds, and other neurological needs
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift, 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)
• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments required as needed per unit
• Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license, Missouri or compact, required; both Kansas and Missouri licenses (or compact) must be in hand due to potential floating requirements
• BLS certification required
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred
• 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
• Extensive oncology skill set required including IV therapy/infusions, central line care, chemotherapy administration, pain management, symptom management, and care for patients with various cancer types
• Experience with chest tube care, colostomy/ileostomy management, foley catheter insertion, telemetry monitoring, and wound care required
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies such as sepsis required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor-level or above and one charge RN, both from within the past year

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care across all phases of cancer treatment
• Work within a tertiary care hospital that is a 5-time Magnet Award winner, teaching facility, and Level 1 Trauma center
• 456 staffed beds
• Free parking available
• RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days, with all time-off requests finalized at time of submission
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered, as local candidates are not accepted
• Previous BJC or Saint Luke's permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a travel contractor
• Returning travelers require an 18-month tenure with a 3-month break in service
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• Pending license candidates are accepted
• No travel partners accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-767049. 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

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