Travel Medical-Surgical Oncology RN - $2,300 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Hematology / Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Oncology Floor Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in an acute care environment. The role involves providing specialized care to patients with various types of cancer, including lymphoma, leukemia, hematology, radiation oncology, and gynecologic oncology. This position requires experience with intravenous chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, monitoring for medication side effects, and managing patient care in a fast-paced oncology setting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts beginning at 1900, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The schedule varies depending on unit needs and may involve a mix of contract days and nights or nights only. The schedule is completed in a 6-week timeframe and includes self-scheduling with coordination from the designated scheduler.
• Required Qualifications: Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated, BLS certification (AHA), ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate, active license to submit, and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy medications, familiarity with EPIC Beacon EMR documentation, and ability to manage Bipap and Cpap equipment troubleshooting.
• Responsibilities include administering IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy, managing patient care with a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:5 on nights, and collaborating with charge nurses and patient care technicians.
• Department utilizes telemetry monitors (Phillips), but RNs are not required to interpret strips.
• Float rotation may be required, involving a period of at least 4 hours, with a focus on general medicine level care.
• Additional notes: The orientation period is 24-36 hours. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety precautions for chemotherapy and immunotherapy are essential.

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 #1319245. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus