Oncology | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Oncology | Anchorage, Alaska

Join an experienced oncology nursing team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Anchorage, Alaska. This 13-week acute-care hospital assignment offers specialized medical-surgical oncology nursing, chemotherapy administration, and compassionate care for adult and geriatric patients while you explore a vibrant Alaska community.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160–$2,270
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Location: Anchorage, Alaska 99508; on-site
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts; day shift approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or night shift approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric oncology patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients
• Unit Volume: Approximately 46 beds and a daily census of 46
• Charting: Epic electronic medical record
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May float to comparable units within the scope of practice to meet patient-care needs
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience, preferably in medical-surgical oncology or inpatient oncology
• Active Alaska Registered Nurse license, or a pending license with the ability to complete the Alaska application process promptly; an Alaska license is required for automatic offer consideration
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• ONS/ONCC chemotherapy certification or equivalent chemotherapy competency
• Recent experience administering chemotherapy, including continuous infusions and IV push medications
• Experience accessing and managing ports, central lines, PICC lines, and implanted lines
• Competency with blood and blood product administration, IV therapy, infusion pumps, and management of chemotherapy-related complications
• Strong knowledge of neutropenic precautions, extravasation management, tumor lysis syndrome, sepsis recognition, and oncology symptom management
• Epic experience preferred
• Willingness to provide weekend coverage as staffing needs require and work two of the following holidays when scheduled: Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s
• Travel candidates must maintain a permanent residence at least 50 miles from the assignment location
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years

Medical-Surgical Oncology RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric oncology patients
• Assess patients, develop and update individualized care plans, and evaluate treatment responses
• Safely prepare, administer, and monitor chemotherapy, antineoplastic medications, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, and supportive treatments according to established protocols
• Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions, anaphylaxis, extravasation, altered mental status, sepsis, hemorrhage, and other oncologic emergencies
• Provide port, central line, PICC, IV, chest tube, Foley catheter, wound, and post-surgical care as indicated
• Administer blood products and IV medications while recognizing and communicating abnormal laboratory findings
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, symptom management, safety precautions, and available support resources
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, IV teams, respiratory services, rehabilitation professionals, social services, and other members of the care team
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient outcomes in Epic
• Float to comparable units when needed and maintain professional standards across changing patient-care environments

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Anchorage, Alaska, and join a dedicated medical-surgical oncology care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.