Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Oakland, CA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel RN job in Oakland, California: Bring your pediatric oncology nursing expertise to a high-acuity inpatient pediatric oncology unit with occasional medical overflow. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers meaningful work and strong interdisciplinary support in Oakland, CA 94609.

Oakland’s 94609 area offers easy access to local cafes and dining, nearby parks and green spaces, and convenient connections to public transit for exploring the greater Bay Area on your days off.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Oakland, CA 94609 (California travel nursing)
• Pay Rate: $0/hr
• Setting: High-acuity inpatient pediatric oncology unit with occasional medical overflow
• Start Date: 03/10/2026
• End Date: 06/09/2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Days – 3x12-hour shifts (07:00–19:30)
• Shift Duration: 12 Hour Days
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Charting System: Epic (experience preferred; EMR/charting experience required)
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio Experience: Patient ratio experience noted: 4
• Pre-Approved Time Off: Up to two requests may be considered if submitted up front

Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of inpatient Pediatric Oncology RN experience required (or inpatient oncology with strong pediatric alignment)
• License: Active California RN license (required)
• Education: BSN required
• Certifications: AHA BLS and PALS (required)
• Vaccination: COVID-19 vaccination and booster required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Travel Background: Prior travel assignment within the last 12 months required

Preferred Qualifications: APHON; chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC); Epic experience; prior teaching-hospital experience; pediatric oncology experience in a high-acuity inpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities (Pediatric Oncology Nursing)

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based inpatient nursing care to pediatric oncology patients and support families through complex treatment plans.
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy/biotherapy and supportive therapies per protocol; identify and manage adverse reactions and side effects.
• Manage central venous access devices (ports, PICCs, implanted lines), including dressing changes, blood draws, line care, and infusion pump management.
• Monitor for and respond to oncologic emergencies (e.g., sepsis, tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, hemorrhage, extravasation, spinal cord compression).
• Administer blood and blood products; monitor for transfusion reactions and escalate abnormal lab values promptly.
• Maintain neutropenic and isolation precautions; reinforce infection-prevention practices and PPE compliance.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate care with interdisciplinary partners (pharmacy, social services, PT/RT, IV team, radiology, interpretation services, rapid response, and more).
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic EMR and communicate changes in condition to the care team.
• Float as needed within scope and competency per policy (may include reassignment to another unit/department within the local region).

Apply now to join a dedicated pediatric oncology healthcare team in Oakland, CA 94609 for this day-shift travel RN assignment.

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