Oncology Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel) — 13-week assignment in Springfield, IL at a Magnet-recognized Level I trauma center. Advance your oncology nursing career with a travel nurse role caring for oncology and hospice patients in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Quick Job Summary

• Role: Oncology RN / Travel Nurse / Travel Oncology Nurse
• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 (Springfield, Illinois; Illinois nursing jobs)
• Duration: 13 weeks (May 11, 2026 – August 10, 2026)
• Shift: Days — 3x12 or 4x12 (07:15 – 18:45); 36 hours/week
• Unit: Oncology (24 beds, average daily census: 24)

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 - $2,100
• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 — ideal for travel nurses seeking Midwest assignments and work-life balance
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 11, 2026 – August 10, 2026)
• Shift: Days, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (07:15 – 18:45)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit Details: Oncology unit (24 beds)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Charting System: Cerner (experience preferred)
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Free with permit

Requirements — Oncology RN / Travel Nurse

• Minimum 1 year of recent Oncology RN experience required (oncology nursing jobs experience)
• Active Illinois RN license (in hand or in application process) — Illinois nursing jobs candidates welcome
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross only)
• Chemo certification preferred; experience administering chemotherapy (IV, oral, continuous infusion, IV push)
• Experience with Cerner charting preferred
• Ability to float within hospital and to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Must be able to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the assignment
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• First-time travel nurses accepted — excellent opportunity for new travel RN assignments

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adult and geriatric oncology and hospice patients as an Oncology RN
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy safely (IV, oral, continuous infusion, IV push) and manage post-chemotherapy body fluids
• Recognize and communicate abnormal lab values and infusion reactions; respond to oncology emergencies
• Manage cytotoxic spills and ensure proper hazardous drug handling and disposal
• Access and manage ports, PICC lines, and central lines; perform IV therapy and blood product administration
• Provide patient and family education, discharge planning, and emotional support throughout treatment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Social Work, and Case Management
• Float to other units within scope to support facility needs as a flexible travel nurse

Experience Springfield, IL — a welcoming Midwest community with rich history, parks, and easy access to recreation. This travel nursing assignment is an excellent opportunity for Oncology RNs seeking clinical growth, exposure to a Magnet-recognized hospital, and a supportive team environment.

Apply today to join our healthcare team as an Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse) in Springfield, Illinois. Explore this travel oncology nurse job and take the next step in your nursing career.

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