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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Oncology
Discipline: RN
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 17 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
Length: 17 weeks
Openings: 4
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 17-week night shift contract on a 29-bed Oncology/Med-Surg unit, requiring a minimum of 2 years of oncology specialty experience and a GA or compact RN license.
Details
Acute care hospital setting, 7th floor Oncology/Med-Surg unit with 29 beds
Travelers work exclusively on the inpatient floor (not in the outpatient area)
Patient population includes acute oncology symptoms, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, sickle cell crisis, hematology, medical overflow, and end-of-life care
Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5, occasionally 1:6
Nurse aides available, generally 3 per day
Charge nurse is staffed outside of the patient care grid except in unusual circumstances
Central telemetry monitoring available; strip reading is not required
Charting via MEDITECH EMR
12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
Every other weekend required
Holiday rotation shared with permanent staff
Floating is rare, but may occur to a medical acute unit
3-day floor-specific orientation provided
Requirements
Active RN license in Georgia or a compact state currently in hand
Current BLS certification (AHA) required; NIHSS preferred
ONS certification required if performing chemotherapy administration
Minimum 2 years of oncology specialty experience required
At least 1 prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
Driver's license required for consideration
Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for placement
Additional Information
Outpatient area patients may be transferred to the inpatient floor to complete treatment if the outpatient area closes before their infusion is finished
Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
Candidates who have been employed by this facility within the last 12 months are not eligible for placement
Time off requests and scheduling accommodations are only honored if submitted and confirmed at the start of the assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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
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.
Worksite address
albany, GA, 31701, US
Who can apply
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