From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 15, 2026Sources
For the The START Center for Cancer Care hiring team
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- Oncology2 roles · 1 who fit
- Infusion1 role · 1 who fit
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The short version
You would step into outpatient oncology at The START Center for Cancer Care in San Antonio, coordinating assessments, care, and physician support across the cancer treatment continuum.
Employer research, Aug 15, 2026
Some nurses treat this as a beginner entry into oncology, with competitive entry-level pay and decent benefits noted by a former RN.
For new gradsSources
Flexible schedules and strong teamwork show up in long-tenured RN feedback, even when workload still presses on balance.
For experienced nursesSources
You can choose among several San Antonio-area sites—Boerne, McCullough, Medical Center, North Central/Atrium, Sonterra, Westover Hills—while Texas has no state income tax and sits in the compact.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: thestartcenter.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Oncology nurses: 2 of 3 roles
Nursing here
- Career development
Reviews cite limited advancement opportunities and insufficient training; some view it as a beginner entry point.
The START Center for Cancer Care · employer research
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- Scheduling
Flexible schedules praised by some employees; workload may still undermine work-life balance.
The START Center for Cancer Care · employer research
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Benefits
Comprehensive benefits effective first day; employer retirement contributions; yearly bonus opportunities; employer states competitive wages and benefits.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Registered Nurse salary range from Glassdoor submissions
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Yearly bonus opportunities; employer states competitive wages and benefits
As of 2026
- Benefits
Former RN described competitive entry-level pay with decent benefits
As of 2020-06-15
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Units hiring now
- OncologyDays 22 open
- InfusionDays 11 open
Clinic/Oncology outpatient
Clinic RN coordinates oncology care, assessments, and physician support across cancer treatment continuum.
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Source location unconfirmedMedical Drive clinic
Former RN review specifically references Medical Drive location.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Management favoritism and lack of accountability
- Former RN said hard-working nurses cover for underperformers who face no consequences despite documentation to management and HR.
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As of 2020-06-15Source: glassdoor.com- Toxic culture and high turnover
- Multiple reviews describe poor communication, micromanagement, favoritism, low morale, and high turnover.
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- Flexible schedule and teamwork
- Long-tenured RN cited flexible schedule and strong teamwork; interdepartmental communication could improve.
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As of 2026-07-30Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Mission and cancer-research learning
- Some value learning cancer research that helps patients and the mission-driven oncology work.
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As of 2020-06-15Source: glassdoor.com- Overall Glassdoor ratings
- Company overall about 2.9/5 with 31% recommend; RN-filtered page shows one 5.0 review sample.
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The hard parts
Reviews describe limited advancement and thin training, plus favoritism, micromanagement, low morale, and high turnover—hard-working nurses covering for underperformers who face little consequence.
Sources
As of 2026 · 2020-06-15Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.comSource 3: glassdoor.comSource 4: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio stretches a nurse’s paycheck well past Austin or Dallas, backed by a cost of living about 5% below the national average. Find accessible one-bedroom rents averaging $1,072, explore new builds in Alamo Ranch, or target sub-$250,000 homes on the South Side, all within quick reach of off-shift evenings at Pearl.
Browse roles in San Antonio- Metro price level · San Antonio area
- 5% below the national average
- BEA index 94.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,324/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $65,056/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Oncology (2) and infusion (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to The START Center for Cancer Care, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at The START Center for Cancer Care
Want to work here?
The hiring team at The START Center for Cancer Care sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/The-START-Center-for-Cancer-Care-Reviews-E2155240.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026 · 2020-06-15
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/The-START-Center-for-Cancer-Care-Certified-Medical-Assistant-Reviews-EI_IE2155240.0,32_KO33,60.htm
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026 · 2020-06-15
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-The-START-Center-for-Cancer-Care-E2155240-RVW33713504.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026 · 2020-06-15
- glassdoor.com/Salary/The-START-Center-for-Cancer-Care-Salaries-E2155240.htm
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/The-START-Center-for-Cancer-Care-RN-Reviews-EI_IE2155240.0,32_KO33,35.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- thestartcenter.com
Employer website
- thestartcenter.com/careers
The short version · as of 2026
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