Travel Pediatric Med-Surg/Oncology RN
4 days ago
Newark
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Hematology / Oncology for a travel nursing job in Newark, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Pediatric Hematology / Oncology, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 06/01/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk, • Start Date: Jun 1, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30), • Pediatric Med-Surg and Hematology/Oncology unit within a 665-bed quaternary care academic teaching hospital, • Patient population includes general pediatrics, hematology/oncology, orthopedic, and surgical patients ranging from neonates to adolescents, • Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 (may vary based on census, acuity, and staffing), • Requires every other weekend availability, • Floating within appropriate skillset is required without exception, • Charting performed in Epic (experience required), • 13-week contractRequirements, • Active NJ or Compact RN license required, • Current BLS and PALS certifications required; APHON certification preferred, • Minimum 1.5 years of acute care pediatric nursing experience required, • Chemotherapy/oncology experience required, • Proficiency in IV therapy and phlebotomy, including starting and maintaining IVs, peripheral line care, central line blood draws, central line and implanted port care and management, blood and blood product administration, and TPN/lipid administration, • Experience administering chemotherapy, anti-seizure medications, insulin, and performing pediatric dosage calculations, • General pediatric care skills including breastfeeding support, bottle/breast/gavage feedings, oxygen delivery systems, seizure disorder management, and fracture care, • Experience with urinary catheter insertion and management, renal failure care, infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, and wound assessment and care, • Epic EMR experience requiredAdditional Information, • Care is provided within the Children's Hospital of New Jersey, which is part of RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system, • Navy blue scrubs required, • Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs, • First-time travelers are welcome to apply, • Local candidates are accepted, • Former RWJBH employees (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the health system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment, • SSN and DOB are required for consideration With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.