Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Oncology, Telemetry, Stepdown & Neuro – Jackson, TN

Join a collaborative clinical team as a Travel Oncology Registered Nurse providing adult and geriatric patient care in Jackson, Tennessee. This 13-week on-site travel nursing assignment supports complex oncology, hematology, medical-surgical, telemetry, stepdown, and neuro patients in a 36-bed hospital unit with strong interdisciplinary support. Enjoy a welcoming West Tennessee community with convenient access to local dining, outdoor recreation, and regional amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Jackson, Tennessee
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Shift: Night shift, 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Unit: Medical-surgical oncology, telemetry, stepdown, and neuro
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients with oncology, hematology, medical-surgical, and telemetry diagnoses
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 4-5 patients per nurse
• Unit Capacity: 36 beds with an average daily census of approximately 34
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Floating: Must be willing to float to other medical-surgical and telemetry units
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience within the past 18 months is required

Oncology Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or an active compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of registered nursing experience; oncology, medical-surgical, telemetry, stepdown, or neuro experience preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent Epic experience within the past 18 months, clearly documented in the candidate profile
• Ability to successfully complete the required Epic competency assessment
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Strong telemetry, oncology, and complex medical-surgical assessment skills
• COVID-19 vaccination is required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered
• Influenza vaccination is required

Travel Oncology RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric oncology, hematology, medical-surgical, telemetry, stepdown, and neuro patients
• Assess patient conditions, identify changes in clinical status, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy and other high-risk medications according to established protocols
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, ports, peripheral IVs, feeding tubes, chest tubes, surgical drains, tracheostomies, wound vacs, and other specialized equipment
• Perform telemetry monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond to acute changes in patient condition
• Apply knowledge of oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, arterial blood gases, heparin protocols, IV insulin protocols, and non-invasive airway management
• Provide blood product administration, pain management, PCA monitoring, phlebotomy, and pre- and post-procedure care
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, IV teams, rehabilitation services, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Float to designated medical-surgical and telemetry units as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care

Apply now for this Travel Oncology Registered Nurse opportunity in Jackson, Tennessee, and join a skilled healthcare team supporting complex patient care.

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.