Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology - Day

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 118,283,491 - 189,094,886; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) with company contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Newark, DE, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our 6E Oncology Unit on a full-time day shift (7a-7p). The role emphasizes relationship-based care with patients and families, supporting chemotherapy administration and symptom management 24/7 on a 38-bed unit.

The successful candidate will hold a DE RN license (or Compact), prefer BSN, and have 1–2 years Med-Surg experience; oncology certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (DE or compact) or compact jurisdiction accepted.
• BSN or commitment to obtain BSN within 3 years of hire.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care on a 38-bed Oncology/hematology unit (6E).
• Deliver relationship-based care focusing on patients, families, and colleagues.
• Assist with chemotherapy administration and symptom management as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Education

DE RN License or Compact RN License

BSN or commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of hire date

BLS required

Job description

Job Details

Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology FT Day Shift (Hrs: 7a-7p) Weekend and holiday requirements per departmental guidelines. Newark, DE.

ChristianaCare Hospital, located in Newark, DE, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our 6E Oncology Unit.

As an oncology nurse, you will implement a relationship-based care model that focuses on building strong connections with patients, families, and colleagues. This approach is guided by our core values of love and excellence.

Unit 6E is a 38-bed inpatient unit specializing in hematology and oncology. It provides both scheduled and emergency care and procedures 24/7. This unit is designed to accommodate patients who require inpatient care for their diagnoses or for managing symptoms related to their treatments.

The services provided on 6E include various treatments such as cancer diagnoses, chemotherapy administration, and medical management of conditions like febrile neutropenia, uncontrolled pain, and nausea/vomiting. The patient population in this unit consists of both adult and geriatric patients, with conditions classified as either stable or serious. Patients are received, transferred, or admitted from a variety of sources, including their homes, the emergency department, physicians' offices, and other units within the hospital.

ChristianaCare Offers

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Shift differentials & Weekend differentials
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
• The successful candidate may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus to be paid over a period of 12 months.

Education and experience requirements

• DE RN License or a Compact RN License.
• BSN or commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of hire date.
• BLS required.
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in a Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) unit within a hospital setting is required.
• Oncology certification preferred.

Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Sep 30, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/.