RN Registered Nurse

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: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a BMT/Oncology RN with chemo certification for a teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of specialty experience and a rotating day/night schedule.

Details

• Work in the BMT/Oncology unit of a short-term acute care teaching hospital with 402 staffed beds
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Rotating day (7:30-18:00) and night (18:30-7:00) 3x12 hour shifts
• Required to work every other weekend, though scheduling depends on unit needs
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Initial schedule set based on unit needs, with future preferences considered by the manager

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required prior to start date (pending DC license may be accepted)
• BLS certification required
• ONS Chemo certification required
• BSN and OCN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent specialty experience in hem/onc or BMT within the last 7 years required
• BMT experience required
• At least one previous travel assignment required
• Skilled in IV therapy/infusions, accessing and managing ports, starting and maintaining IVs, and chemotherapy administration
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Flu vaccine required

Additional Information

• Administer chemotherapy and provide inpatient oncology and BMT nursing care
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias as part of patient monitoring
• Scrubs not provided; any color accepted as long as free of other hospital logos
• Local candidates within 60 miles accepted
• Candidates with previous employment at this health system must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position due to the travel experience requirement

American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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 - Chemo Certified

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.