Travel Registered Nurse MedSurg Oncology - $2,170 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN – Med-Surg Oncology Submission Requirements

• 50-mile radius rule applies
• All submissions must include a valid (unexpired) Driver's License
• Any licensing hits or disciplinary actions must be disclosed at the time of submission

Unit Overview

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Oncology
• Beds: 48

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• Days: 1:5–7
• Nights: 1:6–8

Required Certifications

• BLS
• Active RN License

Common Patient Population

• Oncology patients
• Pneumonia
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
• Altered Mental Status (AMS)
• Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeds
• Alcohol Withdrawal
• Falls
• Generalized Weakness

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg experience
• Oncology experience preferred if available
• First-time travelers accepted

Drip Management RNs Titrate Drips

• Yes
• No cardiac drip titration required

Common Drips

• Heparin
• Bumex
• Lasix

Charge Nurse

• Days: Two Charge Nurses; may carry patient assignments.
• Nights:
  • Two Charge Nurses: may take assignments.
  • One Charge Nurse: generally does not take a patient assignment.

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)

Average Ratio: 1:10–12 patients

Responsibilities

• Vital signs
• Blood glucose monitoring
• EKGs
• Apply telemetry monitors
• Bathing
• Feeding
• Toileting
• Turning and repositioning patients

Respiratory Support

Respiratory Therapy manages:

• BiPAP
• CPAP
• High-flow oxygen
• Breathing treatments
• Inhalers
• ABGs

RNs primarily monitor patients while RT manages respiratory equipment.

Telemetry

• Central Monitor Technician located on Level 5 monitors telemetry.
• Monitor Techs notify nursing staff of rhythm changes.
• RNs are not required to independently interpret telemetry strips.

Scheduling Shift Hours

• RN: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• PCT: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM / 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Scheduling Notes

• No self-scheduling
• No block scheduling
• Manager creates the schedule
• Requested Time Off (RTO) accommodated when possible
• Travelers should remain flexible to help fill staffing gaps
• Rotating staff generally work:
  • Two weeks of days
  • Two weeks of nights
  • No mixed day/night weeks

Weekend Requirement

• Every other weekend

Holiday Requirement

• Travelers may participate in the RN holiday rotation.

Call Requirement

• None

Floating

May float to:

• Medical-Surgical units
• Med-Surg/Telemetry units
• Intermediate Care (IMC) for lower-acuity patients

Dress Code

• RN: Navy Blue
• PCT: Ceil Blue
• Unit Secretaries: Black/Pink

Orientation

• Day 1: Educator and computer system orientation
• Day 2: Unit orientation with a preceptor

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance