Oncology | Registered Nurse

Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Portland, Oregon

Take your oncology nursing career to Portland, Oregon, as a Travel Registered Nurse caring for adult medical oncology patients in an on-site acute-care setting. Join an experienced healthcare team where your clinical expertise, compassion, and chemotherapy administration skills support patients through every stage of treatment. Portland offers outdoor recreation, vibrant neighborhoods, exceptional dining, and easy access to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850–$1,950 per week
• Assignment Length: Approximately 18 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Scheduling: Block scheduling required; no on-call requirement
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Charting: Electronic medical record experience required
• Float Expectations: May float between units or nearby affiliated locations based on patient-care needs and clinical skills
• Position Type: On-site travel nursing assignment in Portland, Oregon

Oncology Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience required
• Recent medical oncology or chemotherapy nursing experience
• ONS/ONCC chemotherapy and biotherapy certification required
• Current BLS certification required
• Demonstrated competency with chemotherapy administration, including continuous infusion, oral administration, monitoring, and management of adverse reactions
• Experience with blood and blood product administration, ports, central lines, and implanted line care
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical documentation skills
• Autologous stem cell transplant and CAR-T therapy experience preferred
• Reliable transportation required for the assignment
• Ability to work every other weekend and adapt to floating assignments

Oncology RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical oncology patients in an acute-care environment
• Administer, monitor, and document chemotherapy and biotherapy treatments according to established protocols
• Care for patients receiving continuous and oral chemotherapy infusions
• Assess and respond promptly to complications such as anaphylaxis, extravasation, acute tumor lysis syndrome, hemorrhage, sepsis, and altered mental status
• Manage ports, central lines, and implanted lines while maintaining infection-prevention standards
• Administer and monitor blood and blood products safely
• Apply neutropenic precautions and provide symptom management for nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, edema, dysphagia, and neuropathy
• Recognize and escalate changes associated with spinal cord compression and other oncologic emergencies
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans in the electronic medical record
• Float to other units or nearby affiliated locations when needed to support safe patient care

Apply now for this Portland, Oregon travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated oncology care team in the Pacific Northwest.

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.