Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Oncology
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Oncology Floor registered nurse position in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized patient care in an acute care setting for individuals undergoing oncology treatments, including IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy, within a facility dedicated to cancer care. The nurse will work on a 12-hour night shift schedule, with consistent weekend and holiday rotations.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts beginning at 0700 or 1900, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Scheduling is in a 6-week cycle with self-scheduling options, coordinated with a designated scheduler.
- Required Qualifications: Illinois RN license or confirmation of application in process, active BLS (AHA) certification, ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate, and at least 1 year of relevant nursing experience, including experience with IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with IV medication administration in an oncology setting, familiarity with Epic Beacon EMR, and ability to handle patient monitoring for side effects.
- Duties: Administer chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments, monitor patients for medication side effects, manage infusion pumps at set rates, troubleshoot respiratory devices such as Cpap and Bipap, and collaborate with charge RNs and nurse aids.
- Additional Information: The role includes utilization of house-wide telemetry, no requirement for RNs to interpret telemetry strips, and involves unit-specific orientation of 24-36 hours. The unit manages a census of 19 beds, with staffing and patient ratios tailored to census fluctuations.
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 #1291097. 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