Registered Nurse - Inpatient Oncology - Pavillion 5

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, New Jersey, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Pavilion 5, a 30-bed med-surg unit focusing on oncology patients. The role involves caring for cancer patients during long overnight shifts, working with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting state-of-the-art therapies.

Must be NLN-accredited nursing program graduate with NJ RN license and BLS, with at least one year of inpatient acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of acute care experience in an inpatient setting.
• Graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing.
• Active NJ RN license and BLS certification.
• Shift: 7PM–7AM, 36 hours per week, rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to Pavilion 5 oncology patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver individualized care.
• Follow established policies and procedures and Cooper core values.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Acute care

Education

NLN accredited School of Nursing

NJ-RN License

NJ-BLS Certification

Job description

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.orgto learn more.

Short Description

The Registered RN is a professional caregiver who, as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and who supervises and provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process including the therapeutic use of self.

• Follows established policies and procedures.
• Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors.
• Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management and physicians.
• Applies Cooper core values.
• Other duties as required.

Overview

Pavilion 5 is a 30-bed med-surg unit with a focus on oncology patients. Our unit provides compassionate, cutting-edge care for patients battling cancer. We are proud to be among the select facilities offering Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL) therapy, a revolutionary form of immunotherapy and in our ongoing commitment to providing state-of-the-art treatments, we are preparing to introduce stem cell transplant capabilities. With a focus on both innovative treatment approaches and holistic patient care, Pavilion 5 is at the forefront of cancer care. The floor is staffed by a team of oncologists, nurses, and support staff who are committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients and we are proud to be the winners of the 2024 Nurse Excellence Team Award

Experience Required

A minimum of one year or more of acute care experience in an inpatient setting is strongly preferred.

Education Requirements

Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing.

License/Certification Requirements

• Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse).
• Current NJ-BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)
• Certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e. ACLS, NALS, PALS)

Special Requirements

Shift Requirements:

• 7PM-7AM
• 36 hrs. per week
• rotating weekends and holidays

Salary Min ($)

USD $48.72

Salary Max ($)

USD $73.64