Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,600 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/30/2026
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Oncology Nurse Navigator position is based in Palo Alto at a prominent healthcare facility. This role involves coordinating cancer clinical care, providing patient education, and addressing both clinical and psychosocial needs throughout the patients cancer journey. The nurse navigator works closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and support shared decision-making, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and experience.

Job Details:

• Position Title: Oncology Nurse Navigator
• Specialty: Medical Surgical Oncology Floor
• Location: Palo Alto, California
• Schedule: Days, 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/30/2026
• Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university; CA-RN (Registered Nurse) license; minimum of 0 years of experience; clinical knowledge of disease processes, symptom management, and cancer care services; strong communication and interpersonal skills; experience with MS Office.
• Preferred Qualifications: MS or MSN degree; 2-3 years of oncology nursing experience; nurse navigation and ambulatory oncology case management experience; oncology nurse certification (OCN) preferred; experience with Epic EMR; knowledge of adult learning styles and educational program delivery; ability to develop materials involving graphics and tables; BLS certification; AOCNS (Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist) preferred.
• Additional Information: This role includes responsibilities such as assessing patient education needs, facilitating communication within care teams, addressing barriers to care, and supporting accreditation standards within the cancer service line. The nurse will serve as a clinical advocate and liaison, providing culturally appropriate education, screening for distress, and connecting patients to community support services.

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 #1296832. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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