Travel Nurse - Oncology in Altoona, IA - $7998/month
Vetted Health
Altoona, IA, 50009, USA
Altoona, IA, 50009, USA
- $799 p/month
- Healthcare
- Contract
- travel nurse
- oncology nurse
- registered nurse
This position is for a travel nurse specializing in oncology, providing professional nursing care to adult-geriatric patients in a temporary 13-week contract in Des Moines, Iowa. The role includes patient and family education, collaboration with healthcare teams, and maintaining clinical nursing standards. Applicants must have at least 2 years of oncology nursing experience, an Iowa RN license, and BLS certification, with benefits including travel, housing, and flexible scheduling.
Job Opportunity: RN - Oncology
Position Details
Specialty: RN - Oncology
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Facility: Med Ninjas
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
Coordinates total nursing care for patients.
Participates in patient and family teaching.
Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel.
Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
Patient Population: Adult-Geriatric
Requirements
Experience:
2+ years of RN - Oncology experience required.
Travel healthcare experience preferred.
Strong clinical skills and patient care abilities.
Licensing:
Iowa state license required.
Current BLS certification required.
Additional certifications may be required based on specialty.
Transportation:
Candidate must have reliable transportation for travel assignments.
Additional Information
Scheduling:
Work 36 hours per week with 12-hour shifts.
Contract start date: January 19, 2026.
Competitive monthly compensation: $7998.
Benefits:
Travel and housing provided.
Health insurance and 401(k) matching.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible scheduling options.
Compliance:
All medical/occupational health compliance items must be completed within 5 days of offer acceptance.
Background check and drug screening required.
Apply now to join our team of travel healthcare professionals!




