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Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

American Traveler

Rapid City, South Dakota

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$2,446/wk

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RNOncologyMedical-SurgicalHematology

Posted Aug 8, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 9, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay
$2,446/wk
Weekends, holidays, call
four 10-hour day shifts, 0700-1730. No weekend shifts, no on-call responsibilities.

About this role

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American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for an outpatient cancer clinic position requiring current oncology experience and prior travel assignment history. Outpatient oncology clinic setting within a Cancer Care Institute. Patient population includes adults 18+ with Medical Oncology/Hematology and Hematology diagnoses, including pre- and post-transplant BMT patients. Schedule: four 10-hour day shifts, 0700-1730. No weekend shifts, no on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) currently in hand
  • BLS certification required
  • ONS required, OCN preferred
  • Completion of an approved nursing education program
  • Minimum 1.5 years of nursing experience, including 1 year of current oncology experience
  • Prior clinic experience required
  • Epic Ambulatory experience required
  • Experience serving as first assist and chaperoning providers during clinic exams and procedures

Benefits

  • Free private housing or generous housing subsidy
  • Tax advantage plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
  • Weekly payroll
  • Referral bonuses
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Travel allowances
  • Continuing education opportunities

About the employer

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American Traveler
Staffing partner

American Traveler is a travel nursing staffing agency that places experienced registered nurses in temporary 13-week contract assignments at hospitals across multiple states. Assignments are located in diverse geographic settings, from Rapid City, SD, to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Atlanta,…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Diverse geographic assignment opportunities across multiple states
  • Multiple clinical specialties available including ED, PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry, and OR
  • Structured 13-week contracts with clearly defined shift patterns and hours

What reviewers flag

  • On-call requirements including evening, overnight, and weekend call for certain assignments
  • Floating required on a rotational basis at some assignments
  • May be placed on call if unit census drops, creating schedule uncertainty
travel nursingcontract-basedmulti-stateexperienced staffhigh-acuityvariable scheduling

Living in Rapid City, SD

Rapid City, known as the 'Gateway to the Black Hills,' offers nurses frontier charm and outdoor adventure. Downtown features the City of Presidents walking tour with bronze presidential statues. Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park sit within easy driving distance for weekend exploration.

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Metro price level · Rapid City area
89.2
11% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,109/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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