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

Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Springfield, IL Oncology Nursing Jobs

Advance your nursing career as an Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) on the night shift in Springfield, Illinois (zip code 62781). Join a Magnet-recognized Level I trauma center and make a difference in the lives of oncology patients while working in a collaborative, supportive healthcare environment. Springfield offers a welcoming Midwest community, rich history, and vibrant downtown—making it an excellent location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding nursing jobs in Illinois.

Oncology RN Job Details

• Job Title: Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift
• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 (Illinois healthcare jobs)
• Facility: Acute Care Hospital – Oncology Unit (24 beds)
• Shift: Night Shift, 12-hour shifts (18:45 – 07:15)
• Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts per week (three or four 12-hour shifts per week); every other weekend required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2000 - $2050 per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 1/5/2026 – End: 4/6/2026)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• EMR: Cerner charting system
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Free with permit

Oncology Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or in application process)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Oncology RN or Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Chemo certification (ONS/ONCC or OCN) preferred, but not required
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Willingness to float within scope as needed
• Ability to work every other weekend and 2 out of 3 major holidays

Oncology RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric oncology patients in a 24-bed acute care unit
• Administer chemotherapy (IV push, oral, continuous infusion) and manage post-chemotherapy care
• Perform IV therapy, access/manage ports, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Monitor and communicate abnormal lab values; manage side effects of cancer treatment
• Educate and support oncology patients and their families throughout the treatment process
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Float to other nursing units within scope as needed to support hospital staffing needs
• Maintain accurate documentation using the Cerner electronic medical record (EMR) system

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and take the next step in your oncology nursing career in Springfield, Illinois!

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 #439372. 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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