Travel Nurse RN - Oncology in Columbia, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Oncology
Location: Columbia, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 8 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Oncology/Neuro (Med-Surg)

Location

Columbia, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (19:00–07:30) | Onsite | Expected 4 weekend shifts per 6-week period | No call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an Oncology/Neuro Med-Surg unit, managing a patient population that includes stroke, cancer, palliative/end-of-life, seizures, mental status changes, post-operative neurosurgery (craniotomy, laminectomy, shunt), and complications of chemotherapy
• Administer chemotherapy and manage associated symptom care in accordance with unit protocols
• Assist with and support specialized unit procedures including Bone Marrow Biopsy and EEG/Continuous Monitoring
• Operate and monitor common unit equipment including IV pumps and PCA pumps
• Manage patient loads of up to 8 patients when census and staffing needs require
• Float to other Med-Surg areas as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri or compact eligibility
• Experience in Med-Surg, Oncology, Neurology, or a related acute care setting
• Ability and willingness to manage up to 8 patients per assignment as needed
• Willingness to float to other Med-Surg units within the facility
• Comfort working with chemotherapy administration and general oncology/neuro patient populations

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with chemotherapy administration and management of chemotherapy-related complications
• Familiarity with neurosurgical post-operative care (craniotomy, laminectomy, shunt procedures)
• Experience with EEG monitoring or continuous neurological monitoring
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Neuroscience Certified Registered Nurse (CNRN) credential

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, specialized unit caring for a diverse and complex patient population across oncology and neurology
• No on-call requirements, offering a more predictable schedule for travel and contract nurses