Oncology | Registered Nurse Travel RN – Anchorage, AK

Bring your oncology nursing expertise to a rewarding 13-week travel nursing assignment in Anchorage, Alaska. As a Medical-Surgical Oncology RN, you will care for adult and geriatric patients in an acute-care setting while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary team. This Alaska travel nurse job offers an exceptional blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and vibrant community life, making Anchorage an exciting destination for your next assignment.

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160–$2,270
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week; guaranteed 60 hours every two weeks, with potential call-off of one 12-hour shift per two-week period
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric oncology patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5
• Charting: Epic
• Call: Not required
• Weekend Coverage: Required based on staffing needs
• Floating: May float to comparable units or nearby affiliated facilities within scope of practice
• Orientation: 24 hours

• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience, including medical-surgical oncology experience
• Current Registered Nurse license in Alaska, or an eligible compact license in hand at submission
• Applicants with a pending Alaska license may be considered if they can complete the license application, fingerprinting, and applicable fees within 48 hours of signing
• Current BLS certification
• ONS/ONCC chemotherapy certification or equivalent required
• Demonstrated experience administering chemotherapy, including continuous infusions, IV push medications, oral chemotherapy, and management of chemotherapy-related complications
• Experience accessing and managing ports, PICC lines, central lines, infusion pumps, and blood products
• Strong assessment, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination skills
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location
• Ability to provide two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric oncology patients during overnight shifts
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, biologic therapies, blood products, hydration, antiemetics, and other prescribed treatments
• Assess patients for treatment response, adverse reactions, extravasation, neutropenia, sepsis, tumor lysis syndrome, hemorrhage, and other oncology-related complications
• Perform comprehensive assessments and recognize and communicate abnormal laboratory results or changes in patient condition
• Provide care for central lines, implanted ports, PICC lines, chest tubes, urinary catheters, wounds, and other clinically indicated devices
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, symptom management, safety precautions, and available support
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, IV teams, respiratory services, rehabilitation, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and follow applicable oncology, medication safety, and isolation protocols
• Float to comparable units when needed to support patient care and staffing requirements

• 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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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.