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Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology, Alaska. This 13-week travel assignment supports adult and geriatric patients in an acute hospital setting. The role requires oncology nursing expertise, chemotherapy administration experience, and the ability to provide safe, comprehensive care in a rotating schedule.
Job Details
Rotating schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week with variable shift times and a minimum of 36 hours per week; assignment begins 11/16/2026. Required
Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience; Alaska registered nurse license required. Pending licensure may be accepted while the Alaska license application is completed. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and chemotherapy certification through the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or ONCC required.
Chemotherapy administration experience required, including intravenous chemotherapy, continuous chemotherapy infusions, management of ports and central lines, blood and blood product administration, oncology medication administration, neutropenic precautions, and management of chemotherapy-related complications.
Experience with the Epic electronic health record and prior travel nursing experience. Float: Float rotation may be required. Additional Information: First-time travelers are accepted.
The assignment includes adult and geriatric patient care with an approximate 5:1 patient ratio. Weekend coverage may occur more frequently than every other weekend based on staffing needs. The clinician must be willing to work two of the three major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Block scheduling is not available. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits
About the role
This 13-week travel assignment supports adult and geriatric patients in an acute hospital setting. The role requires oncology nursing expertise, chemotherapy administration experience, and the ability to provide safe, comprehensive care in a rotating schedule.