Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) - Days
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a full-time Day Shift Registered Nurse for the Dedicated Oncology Unit at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. The Oncology 6 RP Unit is a 36-bed inpatient Intermediate Care Unit dedicated to caring for patients with cancer. Nurses on this unit provide compassionate, specialized care while monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, delivering chemotherapy and other treatments, and supporting patients through complex care needs. Care provided on this unit includes chemotherapy, hospice, radiation, stem cell transplant/CAR-T, radioactive iodine, and symptom management. Work within one of the country’s largest cancer networks, accredited as an Integrated Network Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer experts, to support individualized patient care. Provide care in an environment that prioritizes advanced, evidence-based technology and treatments, including innovative radiation therapies, robotic surgery, and HIPEC®. This unit welcomes both new graduate nurses and experienced nurses transitioning into oncology or intermediate care. Sentara’s 11-week Transition to Practice program supports the orientation experience with focused knowledge development and hands-on skill acquisition for IMC practice. For new graduates, this program begins a comprehensive 6-month residency designed to support a confident transition into professional nursing practice. New graduate nurses are automatically enrolled, with no separate application required.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or Sentara - approved Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card required within 6 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
- Students currently completing an accredited nursing program are encouraged to apply
- Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nurse license may be considered
Responsibilities
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Administering medications
- Delivering chemotherapy and other treatments
- Supporting patients through complex care needs
- Providing chemotherapy, hospice, radiation, stem cell transplant/CAR-T, radioactive iodine, and symptom management care
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
