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Oncology | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareSan Jose, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
San Jose, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 2, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$76.94
Weekly
$2,770
Yearly (full-time)
$144,040
Start date
June 1, 2026

This job pays about $76.94/hour — 14% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/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

Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job – San Jose, CA

Join a dedicated oncology nursing team as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in San Jose, California. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a collaborative healthcare environment while enjoying the energy and innovation of Silicon Valley, a diverse community, and convenient access to Northern California’s exceptional dining, culture, and outdoor experiences.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,700–$2,840
  • Nursing Specialty: Oncology
  • Location: San Jose, CA
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; approximately three shifts per week
  • Start Date: June 1, 2026
  • Assignment Duration: Approximately 22 weeks, ending October 31, 2026
  • Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment

Oncology Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in California
  • At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, preferably in oncology nursing or a related acute-care setting
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
  • Willingness to work on-site 12-hour day shifts and meet the scheduled weekly hours

Oncology RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult oncology patients throughout the care continuum
  • Assess patient conditions, identify changes in status, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
  • Administer medications and oncology treatments safely while monitoring for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions
  • Coordinate care with providers and interdisciplinary team members to support individualized treatment plans
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, symptom management, and discharge instructions
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and ongoing care plans
  • Support a safe, respectful, and patient-centered environment for individuals receiving oncology care

Apply now for this San Jose, California travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative oncology healthcare team in Silicon Valley.

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.

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