
Oncology | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.50
- Weekly
- $2,250
- Yearly (full-time)
- $117,000
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/26/2026
This job pays about $62.50/hour — 24% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts ($50.27/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 Massachusetts right now
- 1,450 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 356 of them in Boston.
- Pay in these listings: $8.00 – $107/hour, median $63.53/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Massachusetts: $50.27/hour ($104,562/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($80.90/hour across 181 jobs).
Job description
Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Boston, MA
Join a rewarding Oncology Registered Nurse travel assignment in Boston, Massachusetts, and make a meaningful impact supporting patients through complex cancer care. This 13-week travel RN job offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative oncology team in a fast-paced specialty setting while enjoying the energy and convenience of one of the nation’s top healthcare cities.
Job Details
- Position: Oncology Registered Nurse
- Type: Travel nursing assignment
- Location: Boston, MA
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
- Setting: Oncology unit with rotating placement and potential float to other oncology areas
- Schedule: Rotating shifts
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Patient Care Environment: Three-pod unit with 10 beds per pod and typical 1:3 to 1:4 staffing
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent oncology nursing experience required
- Experience caring for patients with mixed solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, bone marrow transplant, and cellular therapies
- Strong knowledge of leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and solid tumor diagnoses
- Experience with cellular product administration and clinical trials preferred
- Proficiency with telemetry, PCA pumps, blood warmers, bladder scanners, and Baxter pumps
- Active RN license and required clinical credentials for assignment start
- Ability to adapt quickly, communicate effectively, and deliver compassionate care in a specialized oncology setting
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, high-quality nursing care to oncology patients with complex and evolving needs
- Monitor and assess patients receiving treatment for solid tumors, hematologic cancers, and cellular therapies
- Administer medications and supportive therapies safely and accurately
- Support patients undergoing clinical trials and specialized oncology treatment plans
- Utilize telemetry and specialized equipment to track patient status and respond to changes in condition
- Collaborate with physicians, oncology specialists, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated care
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold all unit and patient safety standards
- Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes
Apply now for this Boston oncology nursing job and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional patient 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.
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