GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel | Bridgeport, CT (06610)

Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-week assignment in Bridgeport, CT. Must have chemo certification, EPIC charting experience, and oncology travel nursing background. Join our oncology travel nurse team in a Level II Trauma short-term acute care hospital.

Job Details

• Title: Oncology Registered Nurse (Oncology RN) – Travel Nurse
• Location: Bridgeport, CT 06610 (Connecticut travel nursing opportunity)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,020 - $2,130 per week
• Setting: Short-term acute care hospital, Level II Trauma Center
• Unit: West Tower 7 – Oncology (MedSurg overflow as needed)
• Assignment Type: Travel assignment / Travel RN
• Start Date: April 3, 2026
• End Date: June 26, 2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Shifts: 3 x 12-hour days (07:00 – 19:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Charting/EHR: EPIC experience required
• Scrubs: Royal blue
• Parking: Free parking available

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent Oncology RN experience (1.5 years accepted with Level I or prior travel experience)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; CT RN license must be in process before submission
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Chemo certification required (ONS / ONCC preferred) — must be current for chemotherapy administration
• EPIC charting experience required (electronic medical record proficiency)
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Ability to float to MedSurg units as needed; flexible to cover oncology and med-surg overflow
• One professional reference required
• Travelers only — local candidates within 75 miles not accepted (CT travel nursing only)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric oncology/hematology patients in an inpatient oncology unit
• Safely administer chemotherapy, manage side effects, and perform continuous infusion and IV push chemotherapy per protocol
• Manage central venous access devices including ports, PICC lines, and central lines
• Perform phlebotomy, wound care, tracheostomy care, and other common oncology procedures
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and vital signs; participate in rapid response teams and emergency situations
• Implement neutropenic, isolation, and infection control precautions
• Educate and support patients and families regarding treatment plans, symptom management, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social work
• Float to MedSurg units as required to support patient care demands

This is an ideal travel nursing job for experienced oncology nurses seeking short-term assignments in Connecticut. If you are a chemo-certified, EPIC-experienced Oncology RN who thrives in fast-paced acute care and values teamwork, apply now to join our travel nurse team in Bridgeport, CT.

Apply now: Submit your resume and RN license details to be considered for this Oncology RN travel assignment. Join our healthcare team today!

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #464758. 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: Oncology

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