STAR Residency - New Grad RN (with <12mo of RN exp) - Inpatient Oncology - Boise

St. Luke's Health System•Boise, ID

9h•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke’s is hiring a new graduate Registered Nurse for its inpatient oncology units in Boise. This full-time position is 0.90 FTE on the night shift and is intended for December 2026 graduates. The posting is open from July 18 through July 25. The 24-bed Boise BMT/Medical Oncology unit provides care across the cancer continuum, including diagnosis and treatment, palliative and symptom management, and comfort care. Nurses care for post-surgical patients, patients receiving chemotherapy, and some medical-surgical overflow. The unit also provides opportunities to care for critically ill patients who require close monitoring and intervention. Typical RN-to-patient ratios are 1:3; CNA ratios are typically 1:7–10. The role offers an individualized schedule coordinated with team needs, orientation support from a Unit Based Educator, and opportunities to develop oncology expertise. Clinical experience may include chemotherapy administration, care of young adults, symptom management and palliative care, autologous and allogeneic blood and bone marrow transplants, CAR-T therapy, central-line care, laboratory-result monitoring, and treatment of critical electrolyte imbalances and blood-cell counts. The unit also offers conferences, cross-training to a connected outpatient unit, and leadership opportunities. New graduate RNs participate in the ACEN-accredited, year-long STAR Nurse Residency Program, designed to support the transition from student nurse to professional nurse and help participants develop clinical and leadership skills and relationships with fellow graduates. A $5,000 relocation bonus is offered.

Requirements

Nursing degree.
For RNs with less than one year of experience at the time of hire, graduation from an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE).
Current BLS Healthcare Provider Card.
Intended for December 2026 graduates.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to inpatient oncology and BMT patients across the cancer continuum, including diagnosis and treatment, palliative and symptom management, and comfort care.
Care for post-surgical patients, patients receiving chemotherapy, medical-surgical overflow patients, and critically ill patients requiring close monitoring or intervention.
Administer chemotherapy and provide care related to transplants and CAR-T therapy.
Manage central lines, monitor laboratory results, and treat critical electrolyte imbalances and blood-cell counts.
Participate in the STAR Nurse Residency Program and develop clinical and leadership skills.

Benefits

Schedule crafted to individual needs and team requirements.
Orientation support from a Unit Based Educator.
Continuing education scholarships, including for conferences, certification, and licensure.
Year-long STAR Nurse Residency Program.
Biennial oncology conference and biennial stem cell transplant conference.
Cross-training to a connected outpatient unit and leadership opportunities.
$5,000 relocation bonus.
Competitive salary and retirement plans.
Medical, dental, and vision offerings.
On-site massages.
On-site counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
Access to the Personify Health Wellness tool.
Formal training and career development offerings.