GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Oncology
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – 12 Hour Nights | Travel Nurse – Albany, GA (zip 31701)
Travel Oncology RN (12-hr nights) — 17-week contract in Albany, GA. Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with 2+ years oncology or med-surg experience to provide high-quality patient care on an acute oncology unit.
Join a dedicated team as an Oncology RN in Albany, Georgia, where you'll care for patients with acute oncology symptoms, hematology needs, sickle cell crisis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and end-of-life care. This 17-week travel assignment offers modern facilities, strong clinical support, and the chance to live and work in a welcoming community known for southern hospitality and scenic riverfronts.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Location: Albany, GA (zip 31701) — travel nurse / travel RN opportunity
- Setting: Acute Care – Oncology Unit (29 beds, 7th floor)
- Contract Duration: 17 weeks (April 27, 2026 – August 24, 2026)
- Shift: 12 Hour Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
- Hours: 48 hours per week (guaranteed)
- Patient Ratio: Typically 1:5 (occasionally 1:6)
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Rotation: Rotate in with staff
- Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue
- Charting System: MEDITECH
Job Requirements
- At least 2 years recent clinical experience in Oncology or Medical-Surgical nursing (Oncology RN preferred)
- Active RN license (Georgia or compact state)
- BLS certification (AHA required)
- NIHSS certification preferred
- ONS certification preferred for chemotherapy administration; chemotherapy administration experience preferred
- Must provide a valid driver's license and live at least 75 miles from the facility (travel nurse eligibility)
- No first-time travelers; experienced travel RNs only
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to oncology and hematology patients, including management of acute oncology symptoms and end-of-life care
- Administer medications and IV therapies, assist with chemotherapy administration per facility policies (ONS preferred)
- Assess and manage patients with sickle cell crisis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and medical overflow
- Provide patient and family education related to diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including nurse aides, charge nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Utilize central monitor telemetry for patient surveillance (reading strips not required)
- Maintain accurate charting and documentation using MEDITECH
- Complete 3-day floor-specific orientation and rarely float to medical acute units as needed
- Participate in scheduled holiday and weekend rotations
Ready to apply? Apply now to join our healthcare team as an Oncology RN in Albany, Georgia. Immediate interviews available for qualified travel nurses — join our travel nurse community today!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #474223. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Oncology
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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