Oncology | Registered Nurse

Oncology / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Contract in Dayton, Ohio

Seeking an experienced Oncology and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week night-shift travel nursing contract in Dayton, Ohio.

Join a dedicated medical and radiation oncology team caring for adult and geriatric patients across a mixed-acuity oncology and hematology unit. This Dayton travel nursing assignment offers experienced oncology nurses the opportunity to provide specialized patient care in a collaborative healthcare setting while managing chemotherapy, blood products, continuous drips, PCA therapy, complex wound care, and other advanced treatments.

Located in the Miami Valley, Dayton offers an appealing blend of community charm, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to parks, restaurants, museums, and regional destinations.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Oncology / Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Unit: 35-bed medical and radiation oncology unit serving mixed-acuity patients
• Typical Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4 to 1:6, depending on acuity
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients with oncology and hematology needs
• Scheduling: No block scheduling; availability for every other weekend and holiday coverage is required
• Scrubs: Navy blue

Oncology Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1.5 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, including oncology and stepdown or progressive care experience
• Documented experience managing a 1:5 patient ratio in a stepdown or Progressive Care Unit setting
• Active Ohio RN license, applicable state RN license, or compact RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias
• Epic inpatient electronic health record (EHR) charting experience is required
• Oncology nursing experience is required; OCN certification and chemotherapy certification are preferred
• Level I or Level II hospital experience and previous travel nursing experience are preferred
• Ability to complete an online EKG and dysrhythmia competency assessment within 72 hours of signing the contract
• Ability to complete required laboratory work within 72 hours of signing the contract
• Comfort floating to medically appropriate assignments across stepdown, advanced care, and other nearby units based on staffing and patient census

Oncology and PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric oncology and hematology patients
• Manage patients across medical-surgical and advanced-care acuities while maintaining appropriate prioritization and clinical judgment
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy when appropriately certified and trained
• Care for patients receiving blood products, continuous drips, PCA therapy, wound care, and other complex treatments
• Assess patients, recognize changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns using established clinical protocols
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and complete required telemetry assessments
• Start and maintain peripheral IV access and coordinate care with interdisciplinary support teams
• Document patient assessments, interventions, medication administration, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Float to other medically appropriate units or nearby locations as assigned and support the nursing care team
• Participate in required weekend and holiday coverage, including at least every other holiday

Apply now for this Oncology / PCU Registered Nurse travel contract and join a collaborative healthcare team in Dayton, Ohio.

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.