Registered Nurse Oncology IMC - New Graduates Welcome!

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $7,500

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring full-time Registered Nurses for the Dedicated Oncology Unit. Shifts are available Days or Nights, with 36 hours per week and 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus up to $7,500 and relocation assistance. The Oncology 6 RP Unit is a 36-bed inpatient unit providing cancer care, including chemotherapy, hospice, radiation, stem cell transplant/CAR-T, and symptom management, in a setting that

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• ONS/ONCC or Sentara-approved Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, specialized care to oncology patients.
• Monitor patient conditions and administer medications.
• Deliver chemotherapy and other treatments as prescribed, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Education

RN degree or diploma

BSN or MSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Sentara is hiring full-time Day Shift or Night Shift Registered Nurses for the Dedicated Oncology Unit at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Location and Status

Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Norfolk, VA

Status: Full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift: Days or Nights

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Weekends: Every other weekend availability required

Holiday Rotation: Required

Oncology 6 RP Unit Overview

The Oncology 6 RP Unit is a 36-bed inpatient Intermediate Care Unit dedicated to caring for patients with cancer. Nurses on this unit provide compassionate, specialized care while monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, delivering chemotherapy and other treatments, and supporting patients through complex care needs. Care provided on this unit includes chemotherapy, hospice, radiation, stem cell transplant/CAR-T, radioactive iodine, and symptom management.

Work within one of the country's largest cancer networks, accredited as an Integrated Network Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer experts, to support individualized patient care.

Provide care in an environment that prioritizes advanced, evidence-based technology and treatments, including innovative radiation therapies, robotic surgery, and HIPEC.

Education Requirements

Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Students currently completing an accredited nursing program are encouraged to apply.

Certification/Licensure Requirements

Registered Nurse license required.

Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nurse license may be considered.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or Sentara-approved Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card required within 6 months of hire.

Experience Requirements

No prior RN experience required.

New Graduate RNs Are Welcome to Apply

This unit welcomes both new graduate nurses and experienced nurses transitioning into oncology or intermediate care. Sentara's 11-week Transition to Practice program supports the orientation experience with focused knowledge development and hands‑on skill acquisition for IMC practice. For new graduates, this program begins a comprehensive 6-month residency designed to support a confident transition into professional nursing practice. New graduate nurses are automatically enrolled, with no separate application required.

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.

Nurse Residency and Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara

Sentara Health launches nurse residency program amid nationwide shortage of nurses | 13newsnow.com.

Unique 6-Month Program Includes:

• Automatic enrollment for RNs with less than 12 months of experience or those transitioning to a new practice area
• General nursing orientation
• Specialty clinical track residency
• Professional development sessions
• Mentorship and unit-based preceptors

Keywords

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Compensation

We provide market‑competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full‑time employment is $36.00 - $36.00 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.

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.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement