- Specialty
- Oncology
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 12/07/2026
Job description
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Oncology
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
🔥 PREMIER HIGH-PAYING 48-HOUR OVERTIME CONTRACT: NIGHT ONCOLOGY RN (4X12) – BOSTON, MA
An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Inpatient Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) in Boston, MA 02115. Operating within an esteemed academic cancer center (Unit 6BCD) in the historic Longwood Medical Area, this top-tier clinical assignment features an intensive 48-hour overnight schedule (19:00 – 07:00 / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, four 12-hour night shifts guaranteed weekly with 8 built-in weekly overtime hours). EXCEPTIONAL HIGH-PAY BOSTON ASSIGNMENT ($4,265/WEEK GROSS)! $2,133/WEEK TAX-FREE HOUSING & MEAL STIPEND! $41.00/HR REGULAR & $61.50/HR OT RATES! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! NO ONS/ONCC CHEMOTHERAPY CERTIFICATION REQUIRED! Caring for complex adult hematology, solid tumor oncology, and surgical oncology populations, the inpatient oncology night nursing team coordinates acute bedside nursing, continuous symptom management, infusion therapies, and multi-system clinical stabilization. Clinical responsibilities include protective care for severely immunocompromised/neutropenic patients, rapid response to oncologic emergencies (febrile neutropenia, sepsis protocols, tumor lysis syndrome, spinal cord compression, hypercalcemia of malignancy), continuous pain management via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), blood product administration, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and central vascular access management (PICC lines, Hickman catheters, and implanted ports). If you are an acute oncology nurse skilled in complex cancer care, acute symptom intervention, and central line management looking to maximize your earnings at $4,265/week on nights in Boston, this assignment is built for you!
💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (48-Hour Overtime Week)
- Weekly Gross: $4,265.00
- Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $2,133.00
- Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $41.00/hr (40 regular hours)
- Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $61.50/hr (8 weekly overtime hours included)
- (Both travel and local candidates accepted; local bill rate is adjusted to $118.75/hr per network policy).
📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS
- Schedule: Night shifts, 4x12-Hours (19:00 – 07:00 / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
- Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours guaranteed weekly (40 regular hours + 8 overtime hours).
- Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks.
- Block Scheduling: Block schedules are not offered.
- On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
- Weekend Coverage: Per department scheduling rotation.
- Department Setting & Scope: Inpatient Oncology Unit (6BCD) providing high-acuity care to adult patients hospitalized with hematologic malignancies and solid tumor cancers.
- Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
- Direct inpatient bedside nursing care for adult oncology patients receiving supportive therapy, biotherapy, and acute oncologic medical management.
- Rapid identification, surveillance, and immediate intervention for acute oncologic emergencies (neutropenic sepsis, tumor lysis syndrome, acute hemorrhage, and electrolyte imbalances).
- Central vascular access management: sterile maintenance, dressing changes, blood sampling, and infusion care for implanted ports, PICCs, tunneled central lines, and multi-lumen central catheters.
- Intravenous infusion therapies: transfusion of blood components (packed red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma), weight-based medications, parenteral nutrition (TPN/lipids), continuous PCA pain regimens, and supportive infusions.
- Protective isolation management, strict neutropenic precautions, aseptic technique, and comprehensive infection prevention.
- Multidisciplinary night collaboration with medical oncology fellows, hospitalists, and specialized oncology clinical staff.
- EMR System: Enterprise Electronic Health Record.
🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION
- Experience Requirement: Minimum 2+ full years of dedicated acute care inpatient Medical/Surgical Oncology or Hematology-Oncology RN clinical experience.
- Licensure (Strict Hard Stop): Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) License strictly in hand at submittal (pending licenses cannot be submitted).
- Certifications Required at Submittal:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
- Certification Note: ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy certification is NOT required for this role (confirmed by facility leadership).
✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Complete candidate profiles matching all clinical prerequisites receive expedited review and direct submittal consideration into the health system portal. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized oncology recruitment team!
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📍 Location Details: Assignment is located in Boston, MA 02115. ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract (48 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Nights: 19:00 – 07:00; 40 regular hours + 8 overtime hours). 💵 High-Pay Overtime Package: $4,265/week gross ($41/hr base, $61.50/hr OT, $2,133/wk tax-free stipend). 📞 No Standby Call: Zero standby on-call obligations. 🚫 Candidate Eligibility: Both travel and local candidates accepted (local rate is adjusted to $118.75/hr billing). 🎗️ Unit Scope & Acuity: Inpatient Oncology Unit (6BCD); manages complex hematology/oncology, solid tumors, febrile neutropenia, central venous lines/ports, blood product transfusions, and specialized supportive care. 📋 Mandatory Experience & Clinical Hard Stops: Minimum 2+ full years of inpatient acute care Oncology RN experience. ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy certification is NOT required (confirmed via portal coordinator). Clean background/license history. Massachusetts CORI check will be executed during compliance. 📜 Certification Mandate (Strict Hard Stop): Active Massachusetts RN license strictly verified and in hand at submittal. Active AHA BLS certification card strictly required at submittal. 📜 Mandatory Submittal Details: Active MA RN license and AHA BLS card attached. Comprehensive oncology nursing resume. MGB Candidate Submission Coversheet. MGB Skills Checklist & Beeline Attestation. MGB Badge Photo. Full legal name, physical address, email, full Date of Birth (DOB), and full SSN. All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be submitted upfront at time of submittal. 💉 Compliance & Health Requirements: Respirator Medical Clearance (RMC) attestation and fit test. MMR, Influenza vaccine, Health Statement, and TB test (or negative chest X-ray / symptom survey). 📅 Time Off: All RTO must be requested upfront on submission for facility review.
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus