Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Saint Louis, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,935/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Oncology Floor Registered Nurse (RN) position located in a short-term acute care facility. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care to adults with solid tumor cancers such as lung, breast, and pancreatic, along with blood cancers including leukemia and bone marrow transplants. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering chemotherapy, managing ports and central lines, and performing other specialized oncology procedures.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from start date 10/26/2026 to end date 01/25/2027
- Required Qualifications: Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS); 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting; flexibility to float within scope to meet facility needs; high school diploma or equivalent required; license in good standing with state requirements or applicable compact license.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Special Procedures/Unit Details: Administration of chemotherapy (not by a TN unless certified), IV starts, trach care, accessing ports and central lines, stem cell transplantation (not by TN unless experienced).
- Special Equipment: CAD pumps.
- Patient Diagnoses: Medical Oncology - solid tumors such as lung, breast, pancreatic; BMT (not needed for TN unless experienced), leukemia, bone marrow issues. Average patient stay is 3-5 days.
- Additional Information: Will need to pass Relias EKG exam with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias. Must adhere to RTO policy, including a maximum of 7 days of requested time off per 13-week contract, with final approval needed. No local candidates within 75 miles accepted. License in hand at submission required for IL; MO license or compact required otherwise.
- Orientation: Park in the designated garage; wear scrubs; for night shifts, parking is free in employee lot; for rotation shifts, a parking pass may be required for a fee.
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 Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Hematology Oncology Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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