Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:

Medical Surgical Oncology Floor Registered Nurse based in Peoria, Illinois. This position involves providing specialized care to patients with various cancer diagnoses, including lymphoma, leukemia, hematology conditions, and radiation oncology patients. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, acute care setting, utilizing EMR documentation and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, starting at 1900 with a minimum of 36 hours per week, alternating weekends and every other holiday.

• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois RN license or proof of application, BLS certification (AHA), ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate, at least 1 year of nursing experience, and experience administering IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy medications.

• Experience with IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens and handling precautions, monitoring for medication side effects, and understanding of set-rate drips such as heparin and chemotherapy.

• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) using Epic Beacon, and experience giving IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy medications.

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in oncology, knowledge of radiation oncology patients, and familiarity with telemetry monitoring (Phillips monitors).

• Duties: Administer chemotherapy and immunotherapy, monitor patient responses, troubleshoot equipment such as Cpap and Bipap, and collaborate with charge nurses and nurse aides.

• Float: Nurses may be floated to general medical-surgical care as needed, with all float episodes lasting 4 hours or more.

• Dress Code: No specific scrubs required; unit-specific orientation is 24-36 hours.

• Start Date: 08/17/2026.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1284618. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Oncology Floor
About Cross Country NursesYou care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus