Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology - Day Shift

Christiana Care; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company"s"

PTO with rollover

12-week parental leave

Tuition assistance

Shift differentials

Weekend differentials

Care@Work/backup care

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

ChristianaCare Hospital in Newark, DE is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the 6E Oncology Unit on a full-time day shift. The role includes 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm) or a mix of 8- and 12-hour shifts with weekend/holiday requirements per department guidelines.

The nurse will provide relationship-based care to oncology patients, administer chemotherapy, and manage symptoms such as febrile neutropenia and pain.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide oncology patient care focusing on relationship-based care with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Administer chemotherapy and manage cancer-related symptoms as per protocol.
• Support 24/7 inpatient care on Unit 6E and coordinate with other hospital teams.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Med-Surg experience

BLS certification

Education

DE RN License or Compact RN License

BSN or commitment to BSN within 3 years

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology FT Day Shift (Hours: 12-hour Shift 7am-7pm or a combination of 8 & 12 Hour Shifts - 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.
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in a Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) unit within a hospital setting is required.
• BLS required
• Oncology certification preferred

Hourly Pay Range: $42.11 - $67.37This 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 without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

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.