Should I have a certification as a travel nurse?

[Swellz]

I'm looking into travel nursing in the winter. I've worked on a tele/med-surg/oncology floor for the past three years. I give chemo, but am no expert, because the tele unit tends to handle more of the complications of cancer or treatment as opposed to giving routine chemo. Our non-tele sister unit tends to give more chemo, and I do rotate there periodically. I don't have my OCN or the chemo/bio card, and was wondering if either or both are necessary to market myself as an oncology nurse. There's more to oncology than giving chemo, which is what the card focuses on, and when I've asked recruiters about it, they say it depends on the hospital; some want one or both or just experience will suffice.

Anyone have any experience with this? I haven't seen a lot of postings for oncology jobs anyways, and I have the experience to market myself the tele/MS route. I like to keep my options open and am curious if anyone has any insight here.

[NedRN]

You are competing for the best assignments with travelers not only with those certifications but also with successful travel assignments and more than three years of experience. Your choice of course but why not? I can't think of any negatives.

[Argo]

Best answer is yes.

[wayemika]

The certification might help. You could also look into getting a travel assignment in a place like Texas. I have herd it's a little easier and they still pay ok

[Swellz]

I appreciate your insight everyone.