Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,346 per week in Tacoma, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Oncology
Location: Tacoma, WA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,346 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Oncology RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98405!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS required, Chemotherapy certification preferred Must-Have: - Oncology experience is essential. - Ability to pass a dysrhythmia exam during onboarding. - Experience with accessing central lines and changing sterile dressings. Description: This is a Medical-Surgical Oncology unit with a total of 28 beds. Nurse-patient ratios are typically 1:4-5. The unit sees a combination of oncology and general medical-surgical patients, with some patients in hospice care. Full telemetry support is available, and nurses are required to read and interpret telemetry strips. Nurses may be asked to titrate drips such as Heparin and Cardizem. Each shift has a charge nurse who typically does not take patients. Certified Nursing Assistants work 8-hour shifts, with a maximum of 2 aides covering 28 beds during the night shift. Respiratory therapy equipment such as CPAP or BiPAP will be managed by respiratory therapists, while nurses will administer nebulizers, breathing treatments, and suctioning for trachs. Central monitoring of telemetry strips takes place, and RNs are responsible for interpretation. Shifts will rotate through pods for 6 weeks at a time. Weekends are required every other weekend, with a rotation for holidays with permanent staff. No on-call or standby requirements are included in this position. Floating within the Medical-Surgical/Telemetry service line is necessary, with rotations among permanent staff. Proper professional attire is required, including professional-looking scrubs and closed-toe shoes. The initial shift will include Epic training, and a maximum of 2 days with a preceptor is expected. Teamwork and collaboration are vital, and candidates should be prepared to discuss their approach to teamwork. Cancellations may occur for up to 4 shifts during the 13-week assignment.

About Cynet Health

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Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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