
Oncology | RN
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $67.22
- Weekly
- $2,420
- Yearly (full-time)
- $125,840
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- June 15, 2026
This job pays about $67.22/hour — 69% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/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 Ohio right now
- 1,785 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 441 of them in Cleveland.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel | Cleveland, OH (44106)
Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Cleveland, OH — 13-week medical oncology step-down role starting June 15, 2026.
Join a dynamic, compassionate team as an Oncology RN (travel nurse) at a leading medical center in Cleveland, OH. This travel nursing opportunity serves a complex medical oncology population in a step-down/progressive care unit. Cleveland (44106) offers cultural attractions, parks, and vibrant city life — ideal for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and a great city experience.
Job Details
- Location: Cleveland, OH 44106 — Cleveland healthcare opportunity / Ohio nursing jobs
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing (Oncology RN, Registered Nurse)
- Unit: Medical Oncology (Step Down / Progressive Care)
- Start Date: June 15, 2026
- End Date: September 13, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shifts: 12-hour Day/Night shifts (rotating)
- Openings: 3 Oncology RN positions available
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360 - $2,480 (competitive travel nurse pay)
Required Qualifications & Certifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state of Ohio or compact RN license applicable)
- At least 1 year recent clinical experience in Oncology or Step Down/Progressive Care
- Step Down experience highly preferred — experience with progressive care units
- Chemotherapy administration experience and competency in oncology medication safety
- Proficiency interpreting cardiac arrhythmias and advanced cardiac monitoring
- Experience with advanced respiratory care: trachs, chest tubes, Airvo, CPAP/BiPAP
- ACLS certification preferred; BLS required
- Oncology certification (ONS) or chemo/biotherapy certification preferred
- Ability to identify rapidly changing patient conditions, multitask, and prioritize in critical situations
- Experience with end-of-life care/hospice is a plus
- Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
- Completion of all required onboarding health and competency screenings
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to oncology patients in a step-down setting
- Administer and monitor chemotherapy and biotherapy treatments; recognize and manage adverse reactions and side effects
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret arrhythmias, and respond to acute changes in patient status
- Provide advanced respiratory support including trach and chest tube management and non-invasive ventilation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (oncology physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapy, palliative care) to coordinate complex care
- Support patients and families through end-of-life, hospice, and transitional care planning as needed
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient education in the electronic medical record
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, oncology safety standards, and infection control practices
Why This Travel Nursing Role
- Opportunity to build oncology nursing experience at a major medical center
- Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses
- Work in a collegial, team-oriented Cleveland healthcare environment
- Perfect for RNs seeking short-term travel assignments in medical oncology and step-down care
Apply now: If you are an experienced Oncology RN or travel nurse with chemotherapy and step-down skills, submit your resume, active RN license, and certifications to be considered. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact in Cleveland, OH.
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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