Oncology | Registered Nurse

Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Shift Contract in Frederick, Maryland

Experienced Oncology Registered Nurse wanted for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Frederick, Maryland, caring for adult and geriatric patients in a specialized inpatient oncology and surgical setting. Enjoy a welcoming historic community with scenic mountain views, vibrant downtown dining and shopping, beautiful parks, and convenient access to Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Frederick, Maryland
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient oncology, thoracic surgery, and bariatric surgery
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
• Start Date: October 21, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 20, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: Approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Call: Not required
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Rotating weekends and holidays; two of the three winter holidays are required
• Floating: As needed to medical-surgical and telemetry units
• Scheduling: Block scheduling is not available
• Unit Overview: Specialized 12-patient oncology and surgical unit with an average daily census of approximately 10 patients

Oncology RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of current, relevant Registered Nurse experience in oncology or a comparable acute-care setting
• Active Maryland RN license or compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Chemo certification through ONS or ONCC required at the time of submission
• NIHSS certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Current experience caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Ability to provide documentation of required immunizations or qualifying medical or religious exemptions
• Comfort working rotating weekends and holidays
• Previous charge nurse experience and Meditech charting experience preferred

Oncology Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients receiving inpatient oncology, thoracic surgery, and bariatric surgery services
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, continuous infusions, blood products, antibiotics, antiemetics, corticosteroids, and other prescribed therapies
• Assess patients for treatment response, medication tolerance, extravasation, anaphylaxis, neutropenia, sepsis, hemorrhage, and other oncology-related complications
• Provide care for central lines, implanted ports, PICC lines, chest tubes, Foley catheters, ostomies, wounds, and other specialized equipment
• Perform thorough patient assessments, medication administration, clinical documentation, and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes
• Apply appropriate neutropenic precautions, isolation practices, and post-chemotherapy body-fluid handling procedures
• Support patients and families through education, symptom management, treatment planning, and complex care decisions
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, respiratory services, rehabilitation, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to medical-surgical and telemetry units as needed while maintaining safe, compassionate patient care

Apply now to join this Maryland travel nursing opportunity and bring your oncology expertise to a collaborative healthcare team in Frederick.

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.