Procedural Suites Oncology RN

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center in Albuquerque is seeking an Oncology Nurse (RN) to provide direct, specialty surgical patient care and operational support to surgical patients, nursing staff, and Surgical providers. Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree in Nursing and NM RN licensure (or licensure by compact).

CPR certification is required, with 2+ years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing with active New Mexico RN license or licensure via compact.
• CPR certification required.
• 2+ years of related clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, specialty surgical patient care and related support to surgical patients, nursing staff, and Surgical providers.
• Coordinate with surgical physicians for tests, procedures and complex treatments.
• Ensure adherence to hospital/department policies and nursing standards.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

NM RN licensure or compact licensure

Job description

Oncology Nurse (ICU)

UNMCC is currently recruiting for an Oncology RN to provide direct, specialty surgical patient care and related technical and operational support to surgical patients, nursing staff, and Surgical providers.This position will coordinate and assist the surgical physicians with special tests, procedures, and complex treatments for surgical patients ensuring adherence to hospital or department and University policies, and nursing procedures, standards, and practices.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients from all across the state. And they partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. In 2024 they treated more than 15,000 patients in almost 105,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 2,075 patients participated in cancer clinical trials to study new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNM Cancer Center were awarded $38.3 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 750 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.

Website: unmhealth.org/cancer

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• CPR Certified.
• Must maintain certification and/or licensure status.
• Required to complete department-specific professional development activities.
• May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Nursing; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.Certification/LicensureState of New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege to practice compact with New Mexico.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in:

• Certified in Conscious sedation
• ACLS certification
• Day surgery/OR experience
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with strict infection control procedures
• Strong communication skills
• Strong peripheral IV skills
• Central line care including access and de-access
• Sterile processing experience
• Cerner and Surginet experience

Additional Requirements

Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. Applicants must provide names of 3 professional references that the hiring official can contact.

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Surgical Specialities (099R03)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

$43.89 - $56.03

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

11/2/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.