Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology Floor - Palo Alto, CA

Travel assignment, 26 weeks, 10hr days, 40 hours a week, starting November 30, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,528 a week in all, a taxable rate of $25 an hour plus $1,528.26 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Clinical Nurse, Medical Surgical Oncology Floor. The Clinical Nurse provides hands-on, evidence-based care to patients while assessing needs, developing individualized care plans, coordinating with the healthcare team, and educating patients and families. The role promotes safe, compassionate, family-centered care and supports continuous professional development.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license; current American Heart Association certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; effective communication in English; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Schedule: Day shift, 10-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include performing the nursing process; assessing and interpreting patient data; developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans; coordinating care with patients, families, and healthcare providers; administering nursing and medical interventions safely; monitoring for adverse responses; providing patient and family education; activating emergency protocols when appropriate; supporting patient and employee safety; prioritizing and delegating tasks; contributing to team collaboration and quality improvement; using technology for communication and documentation; teaching nursing staff; and maintaining current professional knowledge and competencies.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits