Registered Nurse - Oncology Chemotherapy Treatment Unit - Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic in Rochester is offering a generous starting bonus of up to $15,000 for joining our Chemotherapy unit. Starting bonus will be discussed during the hiring process. As a Chemotherapy Infusion RN, you’ll do more than deliver treatment. You’ll make a lasting impact during some of the most critical moments in a patient’s life. If you’ve been looking for a role where your work truly matters, this is one of those places. You’ll join a team where you are supported, valued, and truly part of something. Leaders are approachable, and teammates show up for one another, because no one does this work alone. Here, you’re encouraged to grow, speak up, and bring your full self to the team. In our 53-chair outpatient oncology treatment unit (Gonda 10E), you will administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and advanced cancer therapies, support patients through education, therapeutic communication, and emotional care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on innovative treatments and research. You’ll work with ports, PICC lines, and IV placement while building meaningful relationships with patients throughout their care. It’s fast-paced, complex, and deeply meaningful work. This team supports you in practicing at the top of your scope while continuing to build your expertise. You’ll have opportunities to precept, develop leadership skills, and grow your confidence and autonomy in daily practice. The primary role of the RN in this position is administration of chemotherapeutic agents and patient education in the outpatient setting. We are committed to helping you feel supported, prepared, and confident as you build your oncology nursing practice. Your orientation includes 12+ hours of structured chemotherapy education, 12 hours of cancer core knowledge, and three months of guided, hands-on learning. You’ll work side-by-side with a preceptor to build IV skills, strengthen critical thinking, and grow into the role step by step. As cancer care continues to evolve, we prepare our nurses not only for today’s patients, but for the therapies shaping the future of oncology care. It’s also an exciting time to join our team, with a 15-chair expansion planned for early 2027. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Supporting professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. Functioning 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. Providing leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. Delegating patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. Possessing 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. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

Graduate of a 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)
One year of RN experience required
Current RN license by applicable state requirements
BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers)
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Experience working in a team environment
Computer skills required
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting
Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred

Responsibilities

Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and advanced cancer therapies
Support patients through education, therapeutic communication, and emotional care
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on innovative treatments and research
Work with ports, PICC lines, and IV placement
Build meaningful relationships with patients throughout their care
Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care
Support 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
Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources
Participate on committees or projects
Drive personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role (subset of employees)