Infusion Registered Nurse
Oakland, CA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,475/weekOverview
- Start Date12/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Infusion, Oakland, California. This position provides infusion care to pediatric and adult patients with a wide range of diagnoses, including oncology, hematology, rheumatology, gastrointestinal conditions, and bone marrow transplant needs. The role involves administering complex therapies, monitoring patient responses, managing vascular access, and supporting patients and families in an outpatient infusion setting.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The schedule is generally during the day and may include a mid shift on Wednesdays when the center remains open until 10:00 p.m.
- Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse license in hand; Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree; APHON certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; minimum of 2 years of infusion experience with pediatric and/or adult patients; experience using the Epic charting system; teaching hospital experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) certification; bone marrow transplant experience; outpatient oncology experience; pediatric oncology experience.
- Additional Information:
- Provides care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and adults.
- Supports a patient assignment ratio of approximately 1:4.
- Administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood and blood products, intravenous hydration, antibiotics, antiemetics, and other infusion therapies.
- Manages ports, central lines, implanted lines, peripherally inserted central catheters, infusion pumps, and intravenous access.
- Monitors for adverse reactions, extravasation, abnormal laboratory values, nausea, vomiting, sepsis, and other treatment-related complications.
- Provides patient and family education, care coordination, telephone triage, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Completes a 16-hour orientation and required pre-start and annual learning modules.
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
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends 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 Oakland, CA
As a Travel Infusion Nurse in Oakland, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oakland is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 72-75°F, and winter average lows are around 45-48°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Oakland, but they may require some searching due to high demand in the area.
- Oakland is relatively car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and ferries are also available for getting around.
- Oakland is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Oakland offers a variety of activities including fine dining, waterfront excursions, walks and cruises around Lake Merritt, museums, art galleries, shops, performing arts venues, and musical performances at historic theaters.
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