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Oncology Travel Nurse Jobs and Salary

As an Oncology travel nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing specialized care to patients battling cancer. As highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professional, you will embark on a journey to various healthcare facilities, bringing your expertise and support to those in need.

You will be tasked with collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, educating patients and their families about cancer treatments and self-care, and offering emotional support during the challenging journey of cancer treatment.

Oncology Travel Nursing Job Description & Requirements

  • Minimum of a year experience in oncology nursing, preferably in diverse healthcare settings
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams
  • Compassionate and empathetic nature to provide emotional support during difficult times
  • Ability to adapt to new environments, work independently, and handle the demands of a travel nursing position
  • Appropriate state nursing license or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

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How Much do Traveling RN Oncology Nurses Make?

Make up to $3,533/week

How much do oncology travel nurses make? At American Mobile, our oncology travel nurses often make higher salaries than staff RNs who work in single locations during their careers. Our oncology travel nurse assignment weekly compensation packages range from $1,277 to $3,533. Therefore, your max earning potential for a 13-week assignment is $45,929. This translates to a significant raise based on traditional roles.

 

*Disclaimer: Wages for oncology travel jobs are based on average rates and may be impacted by facility budgets and seasonality and may include a combination of taxable and non-taxable earnings and reimbursements.

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Travel Oncology Nurse Benefits

As the industry’s leading travel nurse agency, American mobile provides top-notch day-one benefits for Oncology travel nurses and their families. You are our first priority and our awesome benefits package makes sure you and your family is taken care of.

  • Free housing or a housing stipend
  • Access to the largest Network of facilities and providers to find assignments
  • Health Benefits: health, life, and vision insurance
  • 401k Matching & More

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Oncology Travel Nurse Job Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum Travel Oncology Nurse requirements?
To work as a RN oncology travel nurse with American Mobile, you must have graduated from an accredited nursing program and have a minimum of twelve months of experience in a professional nursing setting. Some healthcare facilities require two years of clinical experience.

However, there’s never been a better time as oncology nurses are so in demand, with career prospects increasing as the demand for nurses continues to increase.

As an Oncology Travel Nurse do I need to be license in that state?
As a travel nurse, you will need to get your nursing license in the state in which you choose to work. It’s important to know that each state, as well as the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), has its own nursing license requirements and at American Mobile, we make getting your nursing license a top priority.

Can I take time off between Oncology Nursing assignments?
Yes! That is one of the benefits of being an Oncology Travel Nurse. Travel nursing allows you to remain flexible and take time off working between assignments. However, to remain eligible for benefits provided by American Mobile, you must begin an assignment within 25 days of your last assignment. For more information, contact a recruiter.

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