American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Oncology
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring MO or compact RN license and at least 1 year of oncology or med/surg oncology experience.
Details
- Night shift position (4x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
- Can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
- Inpatient Medical Oncology unit caring for solid tumor patients (lung, breast, pancreatic)
- Patient ratios of 1:4-5, with 1:3 for BMT patients on all shifts
- Average patient stay of 3-5 days
- Performs IV starts, accesses ports and central lines, and provides trach care (no ventilator management)
- Uses CAD pumps for medication administration
- Utilizes EPIC charting system
- Required to work every other weekend
- Will float within service line to meet facility needs
- No on-call requirements
Requirements
- Active MO or compact RN license required (must match permanent residence for compact)
- Pending license accepted at time of submission
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required
- BSN preferred
- Minimum 1 year of oncology or medical-surgical oncology experience required
- BMT experience not required
- Skills in IV therapy/infusions, port and central line access and management, and administration of blood products
- Must pass Relias EKG exam demonstrating interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
- Phlebotomy skills required
- Facial hair must allow for proper respirator fit testing or will be required to shave
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care to medical oncology patients including those with solid tumors (lung, breast, pancreatic) and BMT/leukemia/bone cancer diagnoses
- Administer chemotherapy and radiation-related post-treatment care as certified and assigned
- Work within a Magnet-designated, academic teaching hospital that is a Level I Trauma Center
- Navy blue scrubs required
- No more than 7 days of RTO permitted per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
- Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be considered
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Permanent employees of the health system must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Returning travelers must have at least an 18-month gap with a required 3-month break in service
American Traveler Job ID #P-763355. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology
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.