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Oncology | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareWheeling, WVTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Wheeling, WV
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 31, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.00
Weekly
$1,980
Yearly (full-time)
$102,960
Start date
November 30, 2026

This job pays about $55.00/hour — 43% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in West Virginia ($38.52/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Oncology in Wheeling, WV

Join a 13-week West Virginia travel nursing assignment as an Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) caring for adult patients in an acute-care medical-surgical oncology setting. This travel RN opportunity offers consistent 12-hour day shifts and the chance to support patients and families through complex oncology care. Located in the scenic Ohio Valley, Wheeling offers a welcoming community, riverfront views, historic charm, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Specialty: Oncology / Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Healthcare Setting: Acute-care Med-Surg Oncology unit
  • Schedule: 12-hour day shifts; weekends as scheduled
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Start Date: November 30, 2026
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks, ending March 1, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
  • Documentation System: Allscripts electronic health record (EHR)
  • Location: Wheeling, West Virginia

Oncology Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in West Virginia
  • At least 1 year of professional RN experience; medical-surgical or oncology nursing experience strongly preferred
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and time-management skills
  • Ability to provide compassionate patient care in a fast-paced acute-care environment

Medical-Surgical Oncology RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients receiving medical-surgical oncology treatment
  • Perform patient assessments, monitor changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns
  • Administer medications and treatments safely while following oncology nursing and acute-care protocols
  • Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, symptom management, and discharge instructions
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans in the electronic health record
  • Promote patient safety, infection prevention, comfort, and dignity throughout the care experience

Apply now for this travel Oncology RN opportunity in Wheeling, West Virginia, and make a meaningful impact in medical-surgical oncology care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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