American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical Oncology position in Washington, DC, requiring a valid DC RN license and strong oncology skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Medical Surgical Oncology unit within a hospital setting
• Day shifts, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Patient population includes adults with cancer diagnoses such as prostate, breast, colorectal, cervical/endometrial, head and neck, and lung cancers
• Duties involve care and management of ports and central lines, acute oncology emergencies, and radiation therapy
• Charting is done using Cerner EMR
• Expected to perform office duties such as chart preparation, form completion, pharmacy calls, and telephone triage
• Responsibilities include patient education for new consults and simulations, managing side effects from treatments, and collaborating with social workers and nutritionists
• Must work closely with multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Radiation safety precautions and neutropenic care required
• Pre-start modules and orientation will be assigned, averaging approximately 12 hours
• No more than 7 days of requested time off is preferred for a 13-week contract; no RTO allowed in the first two weeks
• Local candidates within 60 miles are accepted at a local rate
• Return staff must have a minimum one-year break since last employment to be eligible

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of oncology nursing experience required
• At least one prior travel assignment required, unless otherwise screened
• Experience with care of central and implanted lines, tracheostomy management, and oncologic emergencies such as ATLS and sepsis
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Two supervisor references from the past two years required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-644336. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

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