American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PCU/Oncology float pool position in California requiring an active CA RN license and chemo certification.

Responsibilities

• Work in the PCU/Oncology float pool covering hospital units across multiple locations
• Float to four locations, including potential to cover Emergency Department Inpatient Overflow (EDIP)
• Care provided to general medicine, surgical, neuro, oncology, cardiac, and orthopedic patients
• Patient ratios: IMU 1:3, Tele 1:4, Med/Surg 1:5
• Night shift position with 3x12 hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• Weekly schedule provided two weeks in advance; no blocked or self-scheduling
• Assignment length is 13 weeks
• Uses Epic and Pyxis for documentation; Cerner charting experience required
• Floating required to all PCU units and down to Med/Surg based on census
• May float to various units and locations as needed based on staffing demands
• First-time travelers are accepted for this assignment
• No time off allowed within the first two weeks of the assignment
• Return travelers must have been gone for at least one year to be eligible
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• No self-scheduling or blocked scheduling permitted
• Candidates will receive notification about their assigned facility two hours before their shift
• Holiday and weekend coverage may be part of the required schedule

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale, and chemo certification required
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience and experience with IV starts, telemetry, phlebotomy, and A-line procedures
• Cerner charting experience required
• Must pass EKG exam (up to 3 attempts)
• At least one year of recent acute care experience with one year's specialty experience in the past two years
• Must have at least one supervisory or director reference from the past year in the relevant specialty
• Temporary license status must be clearly indicated if applicable

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-644761. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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