Nurse II (Full Time/Second Shift) Perioperative Care Unit

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Wheeler Heights (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

No holidays

No on-call responsibilities

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York seeks a Nurse II for the Perioperative Care Unit on the second shift. You will provide skilled patient care during the perioperative period and support health teaching for patients and families.

This full‑time role requires NY RN license and experience in oncology, critical care, or medical‑surgical settings, with the ability to work independently after orientation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the United States.
• Oncology nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in critical care or medical-surgical areas.
• Ability to work on the second shift and within perioperative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert patient care, health teaching, and counseling.
• Collaborate with physicians and licensed providers to carry out regimens.
• Lead a care team of nurses and clinical support staff.
• Engage in ongoing education and professional development.

Skills

RN license

Oncology nursing experience

Critical care experience

Medical-surgical experience

Education

Registered Nursing License (RN)

Job description

Title: Nurse II (Full Time/Second Shift) Perioperative Care Unit

Job Type: Regular

Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department: Perioperative Care Unit

Time Type: Full time

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Shift: Second Shift (United States of America)

Schedule: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Summary

Join our team as a Registered Nurse and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing cancer and cancer‑related health challenges. In this role, you’ll provide expert patient care, health teaching, and counseling while delivering interventions that restore and support well‑being. You’ll work collaboratively with physicians and licensed providers to carry out medical regimens and lead a dedicated care team of nurses and clinical support staff. Beyond daily patient care, you’ll also take part in professional development opportunities through workshops, in‑service training, and ongoing education. This is an opportunity to grow your nursing career in a supportive environment while helping patients and families navigate their most critical health journeys.

Qualifications

Required:

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and:
  • one (1) year of full‑time oncology nursing experience; or
  • one (1) year of full‑time critical care experience; or
  • two (2) years of full‑time medical‑surgical experience in an acute care setting; or
  • one (1) year of full‑time medical‑surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months (full‑time) as a Nurse I at Roswell Park.

Note: Incumbents will serve a one (1) year full‑time probationary period as a Nurse II.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of one (1) year critical care and perioperative experience.

Benefits

• No weekends
• No holidays
• No on‑call responsibilities

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy‑related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.