Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Oncology
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Oncology Floor Nurse in West Virginia. This position involves providing specialized care for oncology patients on a medical-surgical unit, with a focus on patients undergoing various treatments, including chemotherapy and post-operative recovery. The role requires adaptability to unit procedures and the ability to deliver compassionate patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/17/2026.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (American Heart Association) certification, and a minimum of 2 years' experience in a registered nurse role.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with oncology patients, chemotherapy administration, PleurX chest tubes, and management of patients with complications such as neutropenic precautions, pneumonia, or infections; BLS (American Heart Association) certification mandatory.
- Patient Population: General Medical-Surgical patients including post-operative cases such as lap chole and lap appy, oncology patients with complications, and occasional psychiatric patients.
- Nursing Ratios: Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6.
- Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association) required; additional certifications such as ONCC (Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation) and BLSONS (Bellevue Laboratory School of Oncology Nursing Services) are a plus.
- Clinical Skills: Experience with chemotherapy, management of chest tubes, and infusion of titratable drips such as Heparin.
- Telemetry: Monitors are Phillips brand; RNs need to read and interpret strips.
- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge nurse available 24/7, does not take a patient assignment during day shifts but does at night.
- Nurse Aides: 3 CNAs available during day and night shifts, capable of performing basic patient care duties including blood sugar monitoring.
- Respiratory Equipment: CPAP and BiPAP machines managed by RTs; nurses are not expected to manage respiratory equipment or treatments.
- Shifts & Scheduling: 12-hour shifts with self-scheduling possible, scheduled 4 to 6 weeks in advance.
- Weekend/Holiday Requirements: Every-other-weekend shifts; participation in holiday rotation; holiday work incorporated with permanent staff.
- Floating: Staff may float to other MedSurg or Telemetry units; ratios are capped when floating to lower acuity units.
- Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs required.
- Orientation: Number of orientation shifts not specified.
- Additional Notes: Unit uses Epic charting system;402 BSN required; license to submit needed.
- Start Date: 08/17/2026.
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 #1294968. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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