Travel Oncology Chemo Certified RN - $2,103 per week

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: 08/24/2026
• 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: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Chemo-Certified Oncology RN for a 13-week travel assignment at a 402-bed academic teaching hospital in Washington, DC, requiring BMT experience and a valid DC RN license.

Details

• Acute care teaching hospital with 402 staffed beds
• Unit: BMT/Oncology (Bles 2) serving BMT, hematology, and inpatient oncology patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4–5
• Rotating day and night shifts (3x12-hour shifts); day shift 7:30–18:00, night shift 18:30–7:00
• Every other weekend shift requirement, subject to unit needs
• Floating required within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Skills required: chemotherapy administration, telemetry monitoring, and IV starts
• Port access and management required
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Charting system: Cerner (required experience)

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required; a pending DC license may be accepted, but license must be in hand prior to start date
• Current BLS certification required
• ONS Chemotherapy certification required
• ONCC Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred
• BSN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience in hematology/oncology or BMT required (hard stop)
• BMT experience required (hard stop)
• At least 1 prior completed travel assignment required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Two supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience in the previous 3 years
• Candidates living within 60 miles of the facility are considered local; a driver's license matching the candidate's address is required to determine local status
• Annual flu vaccine required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy, managing ports, starting and maintaining IVs, and interpreting and managing dysrhythmias
• Schedule is initially determined by unit needs; nurses may submit preferences for future schedules, which are balanced with unit demands
• Scrubs are not provided; any color scrubs are acceptable, but scrubs with other hospital logos are not permitted
• Candidates who were previously employed at MedStar must have been separated for a minimum of one year before being considered
• No RTO is permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment; RTO must be declared upfront and is capped at 7 days per 13-week contract
• Candidates are not guaranteed a manager interview and should be comfortable proceeding without one
• First-time travelers are not eligible; at least one completed travel assignment is required

American Traveler Job ID #P-736031. 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.