Oncology | Registered Nurse

Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Frederick, Maryland

Experienced oncology RN seeking travel nursing jobs in Maryland? Join a collaborative team in Frederick for a 13-week assignment providing adult and geriatric patient care in an acute-care oncology setting. This on-site travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an oncology nurse who enjoys complex clinical care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a consistent night-shift schedule. Frederick is a charming historic community located about an hour from Baltimore and Washington, D.C., offering scenic mountain views, a vibrant downtown, excellent dining and shopping, beautiful parks, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 21, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Healthcare Setting: Adult and geriatric oncology medical-surgical unit
• Location: Frederick, Maryland
• Scheduling: Rotating weekends and holidays; block scheduling is not available
• Call: No call required
• Floating: May float to medical-surgical and telemetry units as needed
• Holiday Coverage: Travelers must work two of the three winter holidays
• Orientation: 24 hours

Oncology Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of current, relevant oncology nursing experience
• Active Maryland RN license or compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Certification required at the time of submission
• NIHSS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Experience caring for oncology medical-surgical patients; thoracic and bariatric surgery experience is highly valuable
• Proficiency with chemotherapy administration and monitoring, central lines and implanted ports, chest tubes, blood products, IV therapy, and symptom management
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and patient education skills
• Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays and float to designated units when needed

Travel Oncology RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric oncology patients
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, biologic therapies, blood products, IV medications, and other prescribed treatments according to established protocols
• Assess patients for treatment tolerance, adverse reactions, extravasation, neutropenia, sepsis, hemorrhage, tumor lysis syndrome, and other oncology-related complications
• Care for patients with a range of diagnoses, including lung, breast, brain, pancreatic, and hematologic cancers
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, implanted ports, chest tubes, Foley catheters, PCA pumps, and other specialized equipment
• Perform ongoing assessments, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Provide post-surgical care for thoracic and bariatric surgery patients
• Deliver patient and family education related to treatment plans, medications, symptom management, and discharge needs
• Collaborate with providers, pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation while supporting a positive, respectful, and patient-centered care environment

Apply now for this travel oncology nursing opportunity in Frederick, Maryland, and join a dedicated healthcare team supporting patients through complex cancer care.

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.