Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,074 per week in Cumming, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Oncology
Location: Cumming, GA
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,074 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/24/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Oncology RN in Cumming, Georgia, 30041!

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Oncology (Med-Surg)

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join an Inpatient Oncology Unit at a leading acute care facility in Cumming, Georgia. The successful candidate will provide specialized nursing care to adult patients undergoing cancer treatment and managing related medical-surgical conditions.

The role involves comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, symptom management, and collaborative care planning within a fast-paced acute care environment. This position is ideal for a compassionate and skilled RN committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to a vulnerable patient population.

Self-identifying as a travel nurse, candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Cumming, Georgia.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, assessments, and interventions for oncology and medical-surgical patients.
• Administer medications, including chemotherapy and other specialized treatments, following established protocols.
• Monitor patient vital signs, interpret diagnostic data, and document all aspects of patient care accurately.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, oncologists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment plans, medication management, and discharge instructions.
• Manage pain and other symptoms associated with cancer and its treatment, ensuring patient comfort and well-being.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and infection-controlled environment for all patients.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience in Inpatient Oncology or Medical-Surgical nursing with a significant oncology patient population.
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Cumming, Georgia.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in oncology nursing practices, including chemotherapy administration and management of related side effects.
• Strong medical-surgical nursing skills, including IV insertion, central line care, wound care, and pain management.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Competency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient, family, and team interaction.
• Demonstrated empathy, compassion, and resilience in a challenging healthcare environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 days per week (36 hours total)
• Schedule: Varies, including weekend rotations as required by the unit.
• Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) during the assignment.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: August 24, 2026 - November 21, 2026

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia or a compact state license with eligibility for Georgia endorsement.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

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