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American Traveler

Travel RN – PCU/Oncology Float Pool - $2,096 per week

American Traveler, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Oncology

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

01/12/2026

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a PCU/Oncology float pool position requiring a CA RN license and current chemo (ONS) certification.

Responsibilities

Hospital float pool position covering PCU/Oncology units at multiple locations

Patient population includes medical, surgical, neuro, oncology, cardiac, and orthopedic cases

Care provided in PCU, IMU, telemetry, and med/surg units with varying patient ratios (IMU 1:3, Tele 1:4, MS 1:5)

May float to emergency department inpatient overflow if needed

Night shifts (3x12 hours), 19:00–07:00

Work location for each shift provided by phone call two hours before shift start

Uses Epic and Pyxis for documentation; Cerner experience required

No blocked or self-scheduling

Position accepts first-time travelers

Must be comfortable floating among four different hospital locations

May be required to float down to med/surg units as needed

No RTO (requested time off) allowed in the first two weeks of assignment

Local candidates accepted at same rate

Candidates returning as travelers must have been gone for at least one year

A 4-week schedule will be provided two weeks in advance

Previous UCSD employees require approval prior to assignment

Requirements

Active CA RN license required at time of consideration

ONS chemotherapy certification required

Current ACLS and NIHSS certifications required

Minimum 2 years of recent PCU experience required

Experience with IV starts, telemetry, phlebotomy, and A-lines required

Cerner EMR experience required

Must pass EKG exam (up to 3 attempts allowed)

At least one supervisory reference from the last year in the specialty area required

Benefits

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-644748. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

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.

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