
Oncology | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.17
- Weekly
- $1,950
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,400
This job pays about $54.17/hour — 13% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Oregon right now
- 429 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Oregon from 8 agencies, 152 of them in Portland.
- Pay in these listings: $13.88 – $139/hour, median $60.39/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Oregon: $62.02/hour ($129,002/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($105/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Travel Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse - Portland, Oregon
Join a rewarding travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Portland, OR, supporting a pediatric hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant team in a high-acuity inpatient setting. This 13-week nursing contract offers meaningful clinical variety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the chance to care for infants, children, and adolescents receiving advanced specialty treatment in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most vibrant cities.
Located on Portland’s southwest side, this assignment offers easy access to parks, trails, and the city’s celebrated food and arts scene, making it an excellent fit for nurses seeking both professional growth and a great quality of life in Oregon.
Job Details
- Specialty: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplant
- Setting: Inpatient pediatric oncology unit
- Location: Portland, OR 97239
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,950 - $2,060
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Weekend Coverage: Required
- Charting System: Epic
- Floating: May float within the hospital as needed
Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of pediatric oncology, hematology, and BMT/cellular therapy experience required
- Travel nursing experience required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred at time of submission
- BLS and PALS required
- Chemo/biotherapy provider card from APHON or ONS required
- Experience with chemotherapy administration, bone marrow transplant care, central line care, and neutropenic precautions
- Strong Epic documentation experience required
- Ability to support pediatric patients and families in a high-acuity inpatient setting
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to pediatric hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant patients
- Administer chemotherapy and support safe handling of bodily fluids after treatment
- Deliver care for patients with leukemia, brain tumors, sarcomas, lymphomas, blood disorders, and other complex diagnoses
- Manage central lines, implanted ports, IV therapy, and infusion support
- Monitor for oncologic emergencies and provide symptom management with compassion and urgency
- Assist with BMT infusions and moderate sedation procedures as needed
- Maintain infection prevention standards and apply isolation precautions consistently
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support safe, patient-centered care
Apply now to join this pediatric oncology travel nursing opportunity in Portland, Oregon.
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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