Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology - Day Shift

Christiana Care; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 56,867 - 90,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Retirement planning offerings including 403(b)

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Shift and weekend differentials

Work/Life benefits including discounts and backup care services

Job summary

Christiana Care in Newark, DE is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the 6E Oncology Unit. This role involves administering chemotherapy and providing comprehensive care for oncology patients. Applicants must possess a DE RN License and ideally have a BSN and experience in med/surg.

The position offers full medical benefits, generous paid time off, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Shift differentials and weekend differentials are also included in the remuneration package.

Qualifications

• DE RN License or Compact RN License required.
• BSN or commitment to obtain a BSN within three years.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• 1-2 years of med/surg experience preferred.
• Oncology certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient care according to oncology protocols.
• Administer chemotherapy and manage patient symptoms.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Oncology training

Teamwork

Communication

Education

DE RN License or Compact RN License

BSN

BLS certification

Job description

About the Role

Registered Nurse (RN) - OncologyFT 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Registered Nurse with 1‑2 years of experience in med/surg preferred.
• Oncology certification preferred.

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including, but not limited to, skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.