Travel Oncology RN

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Oncology
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/18/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 40 hours per week
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• Shift: 8 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 18, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for an ambulatory radiation oncology coordinator role requiring 3 years of recent oncology experience, 1 year of ambulatory experience, and an active OR RN license.

Details\n

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• Ambulatory oncology setting within a Radiation Oncology clinic on the main campus (Kohler 4th floor)
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• Day shift schedule: 5x8-hour shifts, 12:00–20:30, with triage responsibilities extending into the evening hours (17:30–20:30)
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• Role primarily functions as a Triage RN, with cross-coverage for Procedure RN and Care Coordination RN responsibilities
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• Triage duties include managing patient flow from inpatient units, coordinating nursing bays, monitoring transportation needs (in-hospital and to SNFs/nursing care homes), and providing acute care for Radiation Oncology patients
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• Acute care responsibilities include suctioning, wound care, and assessment for common Rad Onc conditions such as pain, hypoglycemia, hypotension, nutritional deficits, and skin breakdown
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• Assists with procedures and collaborates with scheduling staff and radiation therapists
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• Cross-coverage for Care Coordination RNs includes patient/family education, treatment plan counseling, symptom monitoring, and on-treatment visit support
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• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Pharmacy, Social Work, Case Management, Dietitians, and Infusion Services
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• Floating may be required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital; refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
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• EMR: Epic (experience required)
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• Local candidates accepted at the same rate; no radius restriction
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Requirements\n

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• Active OR RN license required (application received by the board is acceptable)
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• Minimum 3 years of recent oncology nursing experience required
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• Minimum 1 year of recent ambulatory care coordination experience required
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• Current BLS certification (AHA Traditional only; RQI not accepted)
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• Must hold one professional oncology certification (e.g., OCN, CBCN, BMTCN) OR have completed 36 cancer-related CE nursing contact hours per Commission on Cancer requirements each accreditation cycle; OCN preferred
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• Epic EMR experience required
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• COVID vaccination proof required; no exemptions
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• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required (Charge RN references are not acceptable)
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• Full date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
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• Work history verification covering the last 7 years required, including city, state, dates of employment, and PTO periods
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• Teaching hospital experience preferred
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• Trauma Level I experience preferred
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• Conscious sedation experience preferred
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• Core clinical skills required: psychosocial care, patient/family education and support, symptom management, and wound care
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• Must achieve a score of 85% or higher on required Relias assessments
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• No background or license history of any kind will be accepted; a comprehensive lifetime background review is conducted
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Additional Information\n

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• Candidates who are former employees or prior travelers at this facility must provide a reference from the OHSU manager who previously supervised them
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• Candidates returning to this facility must have been gone for at least 6 months
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• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed upfront and may not exceed 2 weeks for the contract duration
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• Non-billable orientation modules average approximately 4.5 hours and must be completed prior to the start date
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• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
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• Scrub color or dress code not specified; candidates should inquire during the interview process
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American Traveler Job ID #P-736309. 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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