
Oncology | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Albany, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $50.00
- Weekly
- $1,800
- Yearly (full-time)
- $93,600
- Start date
- 8/31/2026
This job pays about $50.00/hour — 11% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia ($44.98/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia right now
- 1,471 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia from 6 agencies, 203 of them in Albany.
- Pay in these listings: $20.45 – $105/hour, median $51.50/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Georgia: $44.98/hour ($93,558/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($85.00/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment in Albany, Georgia
Travel RN opportunity in Albany, GA for an Oncology Registered Nurse with acute care, hematology, and medical-surgical experience. Join a collaborative clinical team and provide compassionate bedside care in a fast-paced acute oncology setting.
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Travel Oncology RN to provide high-quality patient care in an acute oncology / medical-surgical unit in Albany, Georgia. This travel nursing job is ideal for registered nurses who thrive in a team-oriented environment and want to expand their experience in oncology nursing, hematology, and specialty bedside care.
Located in Southwest Georgia, Albany offers a welcoming community, relaxed pace, local dining, parks, and Southern charm—an excellent destination for healthcare professionals looking for rewarding travel nurse jobs in Georgia.
Job Details
- Job Title: Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel
- Location: Albany, Georgia
- Healthcare Setting: Acute oncology / medical-surgical unit
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Pattern: Every other weekend; holidays rotate with staff
- Contract Type: Travel nursing assignment
- Assignment Length: 24 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Start Date: 8/31/2026
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Openings: 4
Job Requirements
- Active RN license
- At least 1 year of nursing experience required
- 1 prior travel nursing assignment required
- Oncology RN or medical-surgical experience preferred
- 2 years of specialty experience preferred for chemotherapy support
- Current BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- ONS certification preferred for chemo-focused work
- Strong assessment, prioritization, and communication skills
- Ability to work on-site and adapt to a fast-paced acute care environment
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to oncology and medical-surgical patients
- Care for patients with acute oncology symptoms, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, sickle cell crisis, hematology conditions, and end-of-life needs
- Monitor patient status, coordinate care, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team
- Support treatment completion for outpatient patients who remain on the floor after clinic hours
- Maintain accurate documentation in Meditech
- Collaborate with charge nurses, aides, and monitoring staff to ensure safe, efficient care
- Deliver compassionate support to patients and families throughout the care experience
Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Rewarding oncology nursing role in a respected acute care environment
- Travel nurse contract with competitive weekly pay
- Opportunity to strengthen specialty nursing skills in oncology and hematology care
- Supportive team culture focused on quality patient care
- Experience working in Albany, GA, a welcoming Southwest Georgia community
Apply now to join this Oncology Registered Nurse travel assignment in Albany, Georgia and make a meaningful impact in acute oncology 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.
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