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Oncology | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcarePortland, ORTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Portland, OR
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 30, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.69
Weekly
$2,005
Yearly (full-time)
$104,260
Start date
October 20, 2026

This job pays about $55.69/hour — 10% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Oregon ($62.02/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 Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)

Join a Portland, Oregon travel nursing team and make a meaningful impact caring for infants, children, and adolescents with complex hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant needs.

This on-site travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to work with an experienced interdisciplinary team in Portland, a vibrant Pacific Northwest city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, beautiful parks, and scenic landscapes.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Location: Portland, Oregon
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
  • Start Date: October 20, 2026
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Patient Population: Infants, children, adolescents, and select young adults
  • Typical Ratios: 1:3 on days, nights, and weekends
  • Weekend Requirement: Yes
  • Call Requirement: No
  • Floating: Within the hospital and, as needed, to nearby affiliated hospitals

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon; pending licensure may be considered once an application has been submitted to the state licensing board
  • At least 2 years of professional nursing experience
  • Recent pediatric hematology/oncology nursing experience
  • Bone marrow transplant or cellular therapy experience required
  • Experience administering chemotherapy and biotherapy
  • Current BLS and PALS certifications
  • APHON or ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy provider certification
  • Epic electronic health record charting experience required
  • Strong pediatric dosage-calculation and central-line management skills
  • Travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers may be considered with 3 or more years of relevant experience

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients with leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors, blood disorders, immune disorders, and other complex diagnoses
  • Care for patients receiving bone marrow transplants and those experiencing graft-versus-host disease
  • Administer and monitor chemotherapy, biotherapy, and bone marrow transplant infusions according to established protocols
  • Provide specialized care for patients with central lines, ports, and implanted lines
  • Monitor for treatment-related complications, oncologic emergencies, infection, and neutropenia
  • Apply appropriate isolation, infection-prevention, and post-chemotherapy body-fluid handling precautions
  • Assist with moderate sedation for procedures such as bone marrow aspiration and lumbar puncture
  • Provide symptom management, patient education, and emotional support to patients and families
  • Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, IV teams, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
  • Float within the hospital or to nearby affiliated locations as assigned while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this pediatric hematology/oncology travel nursing opportunity in Portland, Oregon.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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