American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota.

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 hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Oncology night shift position requiring 2 years of recent acute care experience and an active ND or compact license.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital setting on the Med/Surg Oncology unit
• Unit has 31 beds and cares for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses such as strokes, HTN, COPD, CHF, A-fib, chest pain, MI post-ICU, cellulitis, AMS/behavioral, some Tele, surgical overflow, and oncology
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts and requirement to work every other weekend
• Floating required to other Med/Surg units and occasional ER holds, with priority to float travelers first
• Uses Epic EMR system
• No on-call responsibilities
• Unit manages titratable drips and uses BiPAP and trach equipment for stable patients
• Chemo administration is handled by core staff only
• Charge nurse present on each shift with no patient assignment unless needed
• Nurse aides/patient care techs assist with a 1:8 ratio
• Monitor techs read strips; RNs do not interpret telemetry strips
• No specific scrub color required
• Team-oriented, supportive work environment with strong unit culture
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• RTO must be provided upfront and is limited to 7 days per 13-week contract; additional RTO not approved after submission
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Not eligible if employed in any capacity by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience in an acute care environment
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Experience titrating drips, including Lasix and Heparin
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years

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-648568. 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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