Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Birmingham, AL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,790/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical Oncology on the Nights shift at a healthcare facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. This position involves providing specialized nursing care for oncology patients, including post-operative, palliative, and outpatient oncology services. The role requires dedication to patient-centered care and collaboration with the healthcare team to deliver exceptional treatment and support.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights, 3x12 hours, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.
- Schedule: Nights.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, at least 2 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting dealing with oncology, palliative, post-operative bariatric, or medical/surgical overflow units, located within a 25-mile radius of the facility.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a hospital or healthcare facility with oncology units and caring for complex medical conditions.
- Float: Float rotation may be required, including to other facilities within scope in a 25-mile radius.
- Additional Information: This role involves working with patients primarily in oncology, palliative care, post-op bariatric, and medical/surgical overflow units. The position demands responsible, dependable, compassionate, hardworking, patient-oriented, and kind candidates. The dress code specifies scrubs in navy color, with only scrubs and scrub jackets allowed. The unit is equipped with computers, IV pumps, vital sign machines, and other basic medical equipment, using the Cerner Electronic Medical Record system.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
About Birmingham, AL
As a travel nurse in Birmingham, AL here's what you should know:- Cost of living well below the national average, housing costs nearly a quarter of the price compared to the average nationwide
- Average summer highs: 89°F, Average winter lows: 33°F
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find
- Car friendliness is high, public transportation options are available but not as extensive as in larger cities
- Diverse population, wide age range, potential common health issues include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity.
- Birmingham has a large population of travel nurses
- Numerous restaurants offering diverse culinary experiences, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor attractions such as Vulcan Park and Museum, and the Birmingham Zoo
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