Travel Medical-Surgical Oncology RN - $2,240 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Hematology / Oncology for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Hematology / Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology Floor. This 13-week night-shift assignment provides care for adult and geriatric patients in an acute-care setting. The role requires medical-surgical oncology experience, chemotherapy administration experience, and the ability to support patients with complex oncology-related needs.

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 night shifts per week, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Start date: 11/16/2026. Weekend coverage may occur more frequently than every other weekend based on staffing needs. The registered nurse must be willing to work two of the three major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of experience; valid Alaska Registered Nurse license required, with a pending license accepted if the license application is completed within 48 hours of signing; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) chemotherapy certification; chemotherapy administration experience; experience accessing and managing ports, caring for central and implanted lines, administering blood and blood products, managing chemotherapy infusions, providing oncology patient and family education, and observing neutropenic precautions.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic health record charting and experience caring for patients with acute tumor lysis syndrome, hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, radiation-related conditions, sepsis, altered mental status, and complex symptom-management needs. First-time travelers are accepted.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The registered nurse will care for adult and geriatric patients with an approximate patient ratio of 5:1. Responsibilities may include intravenous therapy, infusion pump management, phlebotomy, wound care, tracheostomy management, chest tube management, pain-management pump care, isolation precautions, medication administration, recognition of abnormal laboratory values, and management of chemotherapy-related complications. Interdisciplinary support may include intravenous therapy teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, lift teams, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretarial support. Orientation includes 24 hours.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1341531. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Oncology Floor

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus