Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,300 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary

Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Oncology. This position provides comprehensive nursing care to oncology and general medical-surgical patients in an acute-care setting. Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring and interpretation, management of titratable cardiac medications, oncology care, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; minimum of 2 years of oncology nursing experience; oncology experience required; ability to interpret telemetry; successful completion of a dysrhythmia examination during onboarding; active professional nursing license required for submission.
• Preferred Qualifications: Chemotherapy certification through an Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) provider card; experience accessing central lines and ports and changing sterile dressings.
• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend required, including Saturday and Sunday day shifts.
• Additional Information: The unit provides care for oncology and general medical-surgical patients and also supports an inpatient hospice program. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:45. Nurses manage telemetry monitoring and may titrate heparin, Cardizem, and other cardiac drips. Respiratory support may include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP); respiratory therapy manages the equipment, while nurses administer nebulizer treatments, breathing treatments, and tracheostomy suctioning. Orientation includes electronic health record training and 12 days with a preceptor, with a maximum orientation period of 2 days. Holiday coverage rotates with permanent staff.

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 #1340919. 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