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: 10/19/2026
- 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: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Chemo-Certified Oncology RN with 2+ years' experience and required Chemo, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications for a night shift assignment at a cancer center.
Details
- Inpatient oncology unit within a cancer center at an IMC level of care
- Patient population includes general Med/Surg, BMT, clinical trials, surgical oncology, and all liquid/solid tumor diagnoses
- Patient ratio of 1:4-5+
- Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
- Every other weekend (Sat/Sun) required
- Floating required within scope of practice, primarily to other Oncology units but may include MS/Tele, Stepdown, and IMC floors on the main campus
- Uses Epic for charting
- Navy blue scrubs required
Requirements
- Active NJ or Compact RN license required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, Chemo (ONS/ONCC), and NIHSS
- OCN and ONS/ONCC certifications preferred
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience required
- Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Telemetry skills required
- Epic charting experience required
- Skilled in IV therapy/infusions, port access and management, central line care, and PICC line care
- Experience with chemotherapy administration (IV push, continuous infusion, oral) and biotherapy/immunotherapy agents
- Ability to recognize and manage oncologic emergencies including tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression
- Experience with post-surgical and radiation therapy patient care
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care for a wide range of oncology diagnoses including breast, lung, colorectal, leukemia/lymphoma, and other solid and liquid tumors
- Deliver psychosocial support including advanced directives, hospice care, and patient/family education
- Manage symptoms such as nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, altered mental status, and skin/mucous membrane alterations
- Administer medications including antiemetics, corticosteroids, hormonal therapy, and Neupogen
- Provide care for post-surgical and radiation therapy patients as needed
- Must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate
- Former RWJBH employees (full-time or PRN) must be separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
American Traveler Job ID #P-754242. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.