Oncology

Med/Surg Oncology RN — Travel Contract | Augusta, GA

Shift: Nights, 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Contract Duration: 17 weeks | Start Date: November 30, 2026

About the Unit

This inpatient oncology/hematology unit cares for adult and geriatric patients across the full continuum — from initial diagnosis through end-of-life. The team manages a broad range of oncologic and hematologic diagnoses, including oncologic emergencies, DNR/comfort care cases, and occasional off-service patients.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Administration of chemotherapy with strict chemo precautions
• Management of morphine drips, dilaudid drips, CADD pumps, and PCA pumps
• Accessing and managing implanted ports; central line care
• Blood and blood product administration
• Neutropenic precautions; body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
• Vital sign checks and blood glucose monitoring performed by bedside RN

Schedule & Expectations

• Patient assignment: up to 6 patients per shift
• Every other weekend required
• Float may be required within the facility and to a nearby sister campus (approximately 3 miles away)
• No on-call requirement
• Maximum 7 days RTO per contract; all RTO must be finalized at time of submission
• Holiday coverage expected per standard rotation

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (first-time travelers accepted)
• Active Georgia or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• BLS and OCN required
• Chemo certification (ONS/ONCC) required if performing chemotherapy administration role
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Scrubs: Navy blue

Orientation: 24 hours | Full compliance documents due Tuesday prior to start date