Registered Nurse, Medical Oncology

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20K

Relocation assistance

Nurse Residency program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for Medical Oncology. This unit offers growth in Solid Tumor, Hematology, and Surgical Oncology with a 6‑month Nurse Residency for new graduates.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, admission, rounds, medication administration, and family communication. Competitive pay from $41.93 to $61.01 per hour with shift differentials and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
• BLS within 90 days of hire
• RN degree or diploma from an approved program

Responsibilities

• Assess and admit patients on the unit
• Perform rounds and monitor patient status
• Administer medications and therapies including chemotherapy when applicable
• Communicate with families about care plans
• Support overall patient care and safety on the Oncology unit

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Medication administration

New graduate friendly

Education

RN-Associate’s Degree

RN-Bachelor’s Degree

RN-Diploma

RN-Master’s Degree

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

City/State Hampton, VA Work Shift Multiple shifts available Overview: Generous sign-on bonus up to- $20K and Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates! New Grads are welcome!!

"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."

Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for Medical Oncology.

As a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings. This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.

Multiple Shifts: Days and Nights Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 License and Certification Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire Education RN-Associate’s Degree, or RN-Bachelor’s Degree, or RN-Diploma, or RN-Master’s Degree

If you are looking for a specialized unit with a wide range of opportunities for learning and professional growth in Oncology, the Medical Oncology Unit at Sentara CarePlex wants YOU! We are a 16-bed unit that specializes in providing exceptional care for Solid Tumor Oncology, Hematology Oncology, and Surgical Oncology patients.

As an RN on this unit, some of the services you will provide are as follows:

• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy drug administration (Certification required after 6-months of hire.)
• Pre/Post-Surgical Care
• Hospice and Palliative Care
• Sickle Cell Management

Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara’s dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year experience. At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications.

Are you looking to enter the specialties of Medical Surgical nursing, Intermediate Care, Critical Care, Emergency Care, the Operating room, or Women’s Health? Available across all 12 Sentara hospitals, this immersive program combines practical skills with hands‑on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.

Nursing All, Talroo-Nursing, Nursing-Critical, Acute Care, ED, Emergency Department, Triage Nurse, Ambulatory, Night, Day

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.

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.

Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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
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• Nevada
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Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara 'Employer of Choice' for over ten years.

U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!