GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) Job – Springfield, Illinois

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) in Springfield, IL (zip code 62781). Join a leading Level I trauma, Magnet-recognized acute care hospital and provide exceptional oncology care in a vibrant Midwest community. This travel nursing assignment offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying Springfield's rich history and welcoming atmosphere.

Oncology RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology
• Location: Springfield, Illinois 62781 (Central Illinois healthcare jobs)
• Facility: Acute Care Hospital – Level I Trauma Center, Magnet Facility
• Unit: Oncology (24 beds; general, oncology, and hospice patients)
• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (07:15 – 18:45); 3x12 or 4x12 per week (flexible scheduling)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 11/17/2025 – End: 2/16/2026)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Charting System: Cerner EMR
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Free permit parking for travel nurses
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1890 - $1940 per week

Oncology Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or in application process)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Oncology RN experience in a hospital setting
• Chemo certification preferred (not required for this oncology nursing job)
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• Proficient in chemotherapy administration (IV, oral, continuous infusion), body fluid handling post-chemotherapy, cytotoxic spill management, port access/care, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, IV therapy, and identifying abnormal lab values
• Ability to float within scope to other units as needed
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Must be able to work 2 out of 3 major holidays if assignment overlaps

Oncology RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to adult and geriatric oncology patients
• Administer chemotherapy and manage side effects in accordance with oncology nursing best practices
• Monitor, assess, and document patient responses to cancer treatments
• Perform IV therapy, port access, and central/PICC line care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, pharmacy, social services, and rapid response
• Educate oncology patients and families on treatment plans, symptom management, and supportive care
• Float to other nursing units within scope as needed to support hospital operations
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using Cerner EMR

Experience the best of Springfield, Illinois, while advancing your oncology nursing career in a supportive, innovative hospital environment. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in oncology patient care!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #424156. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Oncology

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