6RP Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,146,000 - 174,819,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $30,000

Relocation assistance

Nurse residency program

Transition to Practice

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Oncology 6 RP Unit on a full-time basis with day or night shifts. The 36-bed unit delivers chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplant/ CAR‑T, and expert symptom management in a high-tech environment.

New graduates are welcome to apply, with Sentara's Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs designed to support a confident professional start.

Qualifications

• RN license is required and BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Oncology certification (ONS/ONCC) or Sentara Chemotherapy Card within 6 months.
• New graduates accepted with orientation and residency support.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient nursing care on the Oncology 6 RP Unit (36 beds).
• Administer medications and chemotherapy; monitor patient conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for individualized cancer care.
• Support patients and families through complex treatment plans.
• Maintain documentation and ensure safety in a high-acuity setting.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Education

Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing

BSN or MSN preferred

Student nurse/apprentice welcome

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview

Sentara is hiring a full-time Day or Night 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 $30,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance*

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. or 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Weekends: Every other weekend availability 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


• 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

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


• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or Sentara - approved Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card required within 6 months of 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

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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, standby/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.

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 eve