Registered Nurse - Oncology

Crouse Hospital; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality oncology care on a 34-bed unit. You will provide individualized patient care, support education, and engage in evidence-based practice within the nursing model.

Requirements include an RN license, graduation from an accredited program, and BLS certification. A BSN is preferred, with possible licensure timelines for graduates and NCLEX readiness. Certification in a specialty area is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN license and graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred; for RNs licensed after 2017, a BSN within 8 years is required.
• Graduate Nurses may require GN licensure path and NCLEX completion within specified timelines.
• Certification in a specialty area is preferred; BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care consistent with the Nursing Practice Model.
• Lead safe care practices and adhere to scope of practice requirements.
• Assess, plan, diagnose, and evaluate the patient’s care plan.
• Educate patients and families to support health, rehabilitation, and wellness.
• Monitor responses to treatment and revise plans as needed.
• Apply evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse license

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Accredited nursing degree program

Job description

4 South Irving - Med/Surg Oncology - 719

Clinical

Posted 05/07/2026

Original Posting Date: 5/7/2026 - 5/14/2026

Crouse’s 34-bed Oncology Unit is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high quality, individualized care for cancer patients.

Available Schedule(s):

Registered Nurse (RN) Position Responsibilities:

• Provides professional judgment and knowledge of roles as it pertains to the Crouse Hospital Professional Nursing Practice Model.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities per legal requirements under the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice, with emphasis on leading a culture of safe care.
• Responsible for all activities requiring assessment, planning, diagnosing, evaluating, judgment, problem-solving, creating and implementing the plan of care.
• Provides appropriate education to patients and families to promote health, facilitate rehabilitation and maintain wellness. Evaluates effectiveness and revises as appropriate.
• Monitors and evaluates patient responses to treatment/plan of care during hospital stay.
• Utilizes and engages in evidence-based practice to deliver quality patient care.
• Demonstrates characteristics and skills that promote critical thinking in clinical problem-solving situations.

Registered Nurse (RN) Position Requirements:

• Must have a current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing degree program required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred.
  • For RNslicensed in or after 2017, completion of a Bachelor’s of Nursing Degree will be required within 8 years of the date the license was obtained.
• If hired as a Graduate Nurse, a NYS limited licensure work permit must be obtained within ninety (90) days of graduation and the GN must successfully pass the NCLEX exam within 120 days of the beginning of employment to obtain the required professional nursing licensure with New York State.
• Certification in a specialty area preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.