What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncology Nurse Travel Position position at Cross Country Nurses?
**Job Title:** Medical Surgical Chemotherapy Certified Oncology Travel Nurse
**Company Overview:** Cross Country Nurses is a leading provider of travel nursing services, offering exclusive opportunities for nurses to work in various settings across the United States.
**Salary:** Pay package based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week, with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
**Job Description:** As a medical/surgical chemotherapy-certified oncology nurse, you will extend care to patients receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer. This includes assessing their condition, starting intravenous lines, administering chemotherapy, changing dressings, monitoring vitals, and documenting in patient charts. You'll also provide moral support and education to patients and families, promoting health, helping prevent disease, and ensuring they have the tools to recover and prevent further health issues.
**Required Skills and Qualifications:** At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty, registered nurse (RN) licensure, and medical/surgical chemotherapy certification.
**Benefits:** Private housing or generous housing allowance, comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage, dependent health insurance with prescription coverage, travel reimbursement, 401(k) retirement plan, direct deposit/free checking.
