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Oncology | Registered Nurse | 10-Week Travel RN Contract – San Francisco, CA
Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Oncology Contract in San Francisco, CA
Experienced Travel Oncology Registered Nurses can join a collaborative medical-surgical oncology team caring for adult and geriatric patients in San Francisco, California. This on-site California travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to support complex oncology and postoperative patients while providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a dynamic teaching-hospital environment. San Francisco's vibrant waterfront setting, diverse culture, and renowned healthcare community make it an exciting destination for your next travel RN assignment.
Healthcare Setting: Medical-surgical oncology unit
Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
Start Date: October 27, 2026
Assignment Duration: Approximately 10 weeks, ending January 5, 2027
Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
Shift Options: Day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
Rotation: Day/night rotation may occur over a four-week scheduling period, but shifts will not rotate within the same week
Patient Population: Adult and geriatric oncology and postoperative patients
Unit Profile: 28-bed medical-surgical oncology unit with an average daily census of approximately 21 patients
Electronic Medical Record: Epic
Orientation: 24 hours
Floating: Ability to float to other affiliated facilities or units based on qualifications and staffing needs
Travel Oncology RN Job Requirements
Minimum of 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in medical-surgical oncology; this requirement is firm
Previous travel nursing experience required; first‑time travelers are not accepted
Current California Registered Nurse license in hand
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification required
Teaching‑hospital experience required
Recent Epic charting experience required
Experience caring for approximately four to five patients per nurse preferred
Telemetry and ostomy care experience preferred
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certificate course and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification preferred
Demonstrated competency with chemotherapy monitoring and administration, central lines, ports, blood products, IV therapy, PICC lines, wound care, drains, ostomies, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, PCA therapy, and oxygen management
Two professional references from the most recent employer required at submission
All requested time off must be disclosed before submission and approved before the assignment begins
Oncology Registered Nurse Responsibilities
Deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric oncology and postoperative patients
Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate treatment outcomes
Administer and monitor chemotherapy and other high‑risk medications according to established protocols
Provide care for patients with urological, gynecological, colorectal, orthopedic, breast, head and neck, liver, and pancreatic conditions
Manage central lines, implanted ports, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, blood products, and phlebotomy needs
Provide complex wound care, wound‑vac management, ostomy care, surgical drain care, and tracheostomy care
Support postoperative pain‑management modalities, including patient‑controlled analgesia and epidural therapy
Monitor for changes in condition, recognize complications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate timely interventions
Educate patients and caregivers on medications, procedures, symptom management, wound and ostomy care, and discharge instructions
Coordinate admissions and discharges in a high‑turnover environment while maintaining accurate Epic documentation
Float to other qualified units or affiliated facilities when needed to support patient care and staffing requirements
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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.
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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