Your expertise belongs in top-tier facilities nationwide. Nomad Health connects experienced Oncology nurses with the best travel assignments in the country. Sign up today to start your journey, or explore our wide selection of Oncology RN jobs below.
We believe in supporting our nurses completely. That's why every Nomad Oncology assignment comes with a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, malpractice insurance, and a 401(k). We also provided: housing and meal stipends, up to $1,000 for travel expenses, and reimbursements for your scrubs, licenses, and certifications. It's easy to get started: create your Nomad profile and apply instantly.
Working as an Oncology travel nurse offers the opportunity to advance your career through exceptional financial incentives and professional growth while providing compassionate care to patients battling cancer. It provides the freedom to work in dynamic settings and with expert interdisciplinary teams across the country, allowing you to take the next step in your nursing journey with confidence.
Competitive Pay: Oncology travel nurse jobs frequently offer significantly higher pay than permanent staff positions. Your earning potential is maximized based on your experience and credentials, with recent assignments showing weekly pay ranging from approximately $2,500 to over $2,900 per week.*
Continuous Learning and Skill Mastery: Traveling puts you on the fast track to mastering specialized skills such as chemotherapy administration, symptom management, and palliative care. You will gain exposure to diverse patient populations and treatment protocols—including radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplants. You will also broaden your clinical perspective by working in various environments—from large urban cancer research centers to community hospitals.
Location Freedom: One of the biggest perks is the ability to decide exactly where you want to work, from the specific city to the facility type. Accepting assignments in new locations allows you to experience different hospital systems and patient populations you might not encounter in a regular staff position, giving you full control over your lifestyle, shift preferences, and contract length.
*Based on Nomad Health Oncology travel nurse job postings February 11, 2026.
To become an Oncology travel nurse, the journey typically begins with earning a nursing degree, such as a BSN or ADN, and passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Following licensure, aspiring travel nurses must gain hands-on experience in an oncology unit to master skills like chemotherapy administration, central line management, and providing emotional support to patients and families. Most travel assignments require a minimum of one year of full-time experience in your chosen specialty to qualify.
Many professionals also choose to advance their careers and marketability by obtaining specialized certifications. As highlighted in our career guides, the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) credential is highly valued. Other relevant certifications may include the Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate provider card.
Learn more about travel nursing as an Oncology nurse in Nomad's Oncology Travel Nurse Career Guide.