6RP Oncology Registered Nurse IMCU

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA, is seeking a full-time Day Shift Registered Nurse for the Oncology 6 RP Unit. This 36-bed inpatient unit provides chemotherapy, hospice, radiation, stem cell transplant/CAR-T, and symptom management.

New graduates are welcome, with Sentara’s Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs supporting a smooth clinical transition. The base pay range is $41.93–$61.01 per hour, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• New graduates welcome to apply.
• No prior oncology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, specialized oncology care.
• Administer medications, chemotherapy and other treatments.
• Monitor patient conditions and support complex care needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

RN License

BLS

New Grad Friendly

Education

Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing

Job description

Overview

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 $15,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance*.

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Location

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Norfolk, VA

Status

Full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift

Days

Hours

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Weekends Only

every other required

Holiday Rotation

Required

Oncology 6 RP Unit Overview

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®.

Education Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required
• Students currently completing an accredited nursing program are encouraged to apply

Certification/Licensure Requirements

• Registered Nurse license required
• Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nurse license may be considered
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
• No Certification required for hire.

Experience Requirements

• No prior RN experience required

New Graduate RNs Are Welcome to Apply

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.

Nurse Residency and Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara

Sentara Health launches nurse residency program amid nationwide shortage of nurses | 13newsnow.com

Unique 6‑Month Program Includes

• Automatic enrollment for RNs with less than 12 months of experience or those transitioning to a new practice area
• General nursing orientation
• Specialty clinical track residency
• Professional development sessions
• Mentorship and unit-based preceptors

For many of our Registered Nurse roles, we welcome new graduate applicants. We're excited to share our starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/hour.

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Located in Norfolk, VA, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525‑bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high‑quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state‑of‑the‑art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000‑member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.