Registered Nurse Oncology (part-time Nights)

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a part-time Night Shift Registered Nurse for the Oncology 6 RP Unit. The role includes caring for cancer patients, administering medications, chemotherapy, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

New graduates are welcome to apply. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available. Schedule: 24 hours/week, Nights 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; weekends alternate; holiday rotation required.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• Students in accredited nursing programs may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in Oncology 6 RP Unit including chemotherapy administration and symptom management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support cancer patients.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes during night shifts.
• Adhere to Sentara safety, policies, and credentialing requirements.

Skills

BLS within 90 days

Oncology nursing knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Students in accredited nursing program encouraged

Job description

Sentara is hiring a Part-time Night Shift Registered Nurse for the Dedicated Oncology Unit at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA.

*Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus*

Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Norfolk, VA

Status: Part-time, 24 hours per week

Shift: Nights

Hours: 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.

Nurse Residency and Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara

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.