Registered Nurse - Cancer Care Fellowship Spring 2026 - RN

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Join the Cancer Care RN Fellowship at Mayo Clinic Arizona! Applications open until December 15, 2025 (11:59pm EST) . Have you been thinking about the next step in your career? Are you ready to invest in yourself? If the answer is yes, then you could be part of something special. Now is the time to join the RN Cancer Care Fellowship at Mayo Clinic Arizona , beginning February 11, 2026. The RN Cancer Care Fellowship is an 18-week RN fellowship program that models inpatient and outpatient experience to give you a full perspective of cancer care across the continuum. You will have approximately 10-12 weeks of asynchronous, synchronous, and hands-on education as well as rotational opportunities throughout the Hematology/Oncology/Cellular Therapy service line. These experiences will prepare you for 6-8 weeks of 1:1 precepted orientation to apply your new knowledge and skills to your hiring department. By the end of the program, you will be competent to provide high quality care to cancer patients in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity is for RNs who do not have prior hematology/oncology or chemotherapy experience. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate, or diploma nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). If graduated from a nursing program that was not accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA, at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting is required.
• All entry-level associate degree registered nurses must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
• A minimum of 12 months Registered Nurse (RN) experience in applicable care setting environment is required.
• Current RN license by applicable state requirements
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency
• Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area
• Must complete two applications as follows: Submit an application through the Opportunity Marketplace/Career Center (apply now button). Include the following: Updated resume Internals: Up to previous three ePraisals Submit an application for the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) MCSHS Application Link Personal Statement
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience working in a team environment
• Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

• BSN or MSN preferred
• No previous RN experience in hematology/oncology or chemotherapy

Responsibilities

• Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
• Supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Provide leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees