Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,121 per week in Atlanta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Atlanta, GA
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,121 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Oncology Registered Nurse - Radiation Therapy

Job Summary

Join a dedicated team as an Oncology Registered Nurse specializing in Radiation Therapy at a leading outpatient cancer center in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to a high volume of patients (35-40 daily) undergoing various advanced radiation treatments, including IMRT, SBRT, SRS, and TBI.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, focusing on patient assessment, education, and supportive care throughout their radiation therapy journey. You will play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety, comfort, and understanding of their treatment plans in this specialized outpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitoring vital signs and treatment tolerance during radiation therapy.
• Provide extensive patient and family education regarding radiation treatment procedures, potential side effects, and self-care strategies.
• Administer medications, including chemotherapy and supportive care drugs, as prescribed.
• Manage patient symptoms and provide supportive care to optimize comfort and quality of life.
• Document all patient care activities, observations, and interventions accurately in the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborate effectively with radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, physicists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in Radiation Oncology.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Chemotherapy Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in patient assessment and symptom management for oncology patients.
• Experience with advanced radiation therapy modalities such as IMRT, SBRT, SRS, and TBI.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to educate and support patients and families.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume outpatient clinic environment.
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical record system.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Days per Week: 5 days
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, typically 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with variations.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
• Holiday Expectations: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Assignment Dates: November 16, 2026 - February 13, 2027.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Chemotherapy Certification.