Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $60 to $70 per hour in New York, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology | Local & Travel Contract

Location: New York, NY 10029
Contract Duration: 13+Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026
Shift: Days | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Hours: 38 Hours/Week
Employment Type: Local & Travel Contract
Local Pay: $60/hr on W2 Without Benefits

                     Travel Pay Package Pay Rate on W2 (Hourly) Taxable $25.00 Pay Rate on W2 (Weekly) Taxable $950.00 Hours 38.00 Stipend Hourly (Non-Taxable) $45.00 Stipend Weekly (Non-Taxable) $1,710.00 Gross Hourly Pay  $70.00 Gross Weekly Pay $2,660.00 Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with Oncology experience for a contract assignment at a nationally recognized academic medical center in New York City. This opportunity is open to both local and travel nurses.

The RN will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to oncology patients in an outpatient or hospital-based cancer center. The ideal candidate will have experience with chemotherapy administration, oncology patient intake, and care coordination while working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary oncology team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to oncology patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Perform patient assessments and oncology intake evaluations.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive medications according to established protocols.
• Monitor patients for treatment response and adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and caregivers on chemotherapy, medications, symptom management, and treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR.
• Ensure compliance with oncology safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and quality initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State RN License
• BSN Required
• BLS (AHA) Certification
• ACLS (AHA) Certification
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Minimum 2 years of recent Oncology experience in a hospital or outpatient setting
• Chemotherapy administration experience required
• Oncology intake experience required
• Epic EMR experience highly preferred
• Excellent communication, patient education, and critical thinking skills
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred for travel candidates (not required for local candidates)

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required