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Registered Nurse, Oncology

Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc.

Palo Alto, California

Staffing partner

Eligibility
RN
Shift
Rotating
Hours a week
36 hrs a week
Unit
Oncology
Contract
13-week contract

Posted Jun 25 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Rotating · 3 a week · 36 hours
Term
13 weeks · Travel
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
3+ years
Staffing partner
Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc.

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Pays above most CA travel roles

CA travel postings that state pay run $1,770/week to $3,260/week, the middle half $2,080/week to $2,910/week, across 264 postings.

About this role

Stanford Health Care is seeking an Oncology RN for a 13-week travel contract. 12-hr rotating shifts, 36 hours per week. Must have BMT experience. Must live 60 miles outside of Palo Alto to be considered a traveler.

Sourced from a public job board.

Paid weekly! Requirements: Current CA RN License Current BLS (AHA) Must have 3+years of experience in Medical Oncology, the more experience the better Must have BMT experience BSN preferred EPIC Skills Per Diem Staffi· from this posting

Requirements

  • Current CA RN License
  • Current BLS (AHA)
  • 3+ years of experience in Medical Oncology
  • BMT experience
  • BSN preferred
  • EPIC Skills

Place

City
Palo Alto, California
Median rent
$3,484/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$231,101/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

Palo Alto sits in the heart of Silicon Valley, blending leafy residential streets with a high-energy tech culture. Stanford University anchors the town with world-class medical and research facilities, while a mild climate and easy access to the Santa Cruz mountains make it attractive for RNs who love both career prestige and outdoor weekends.

Map showing the location of Palo Alto, CA
Approximate location in Palo Alto, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

How this role fits you

About the employer

Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc.
Staffing partner
Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc. photoPer Diem Staffing Systems, Inc. photo

On your path

Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and call?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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