Med Surg Oncology

Medical-Surgical Oncology Nurse

Location: Atlanta, GA

Shift & Schedule:

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• 13-week contract

About the Role:

Join the oncology team at the facility providing comprehensive nursing care to adult patients on a medical-surgical oncology unit. You'll manage patients across the treatment continuum—from pre- and post-operative care to chemotherapy administration and symptom management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer chemotherapy and antineoplastic agents per protocol, with close monitoring for adverse reactions
• Initiate and maintain vascular access (peripheral IVs, PICC lines, implanted ports)
• Assess and manage cancer- and treatment-related symptoms (nausea, pain, fatigue, immunosuppression)
• Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care, including wound management and pain control
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, side effects, and self-care strategies
• Document assessments and interventions accurately in the electronic health record
• Follow safe hazardous drug handling protocols (OSHA/USP <800>)
• Collaborate with oncologists, surgeons, and the interdisciplinary care team

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Georgia or compact license)
• Minimum 18 months medical-surgical or oncology nursing experience
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification (ONS) required
• Strong IV access and vascular assessment skills
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy