VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Academic Medical Center · Richmond, VA
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On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Academic Medical Center
Benefits
Full-time university staff: 28 vacation days, 12+ state holidays, 4 volunteer days; VRS retirement; medical/dental/vision via Commonwealth of Virginia; parental/caregiver leave; EAP; tuition up to 6 credits/semester for undergrad and graduate courses.
What stands out
Experienced nurses
You would practice inside one of 58 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the U.S.—and one of only two in Virginia—with a catchment spanning 66 localities and more than 200 cancer-related studies.
As of 2026Source 1: masseycancercenter.orgSource 2: masseycancercenter.org
Experienced nurses
Full-time university staff benefits include 28 vacation days, 12+ state holidays, four volunteer days, VRS retirement, and medical/dental/vision through the Commonwealth of Virginia.
As of 2026Source: masseycancercenter.org
New graduates
Continuing-education tuition covers undergraduate and graduate courses up to six credits per semester for full-time university staff.
As of 2026Source: masseycancercenter.org
Experienced nurses
In the Clinical Trials Office, Clinical Research Nurses can work up to five remote days per month after training and leadership approval.
As of 2026Source 1: masseycancercenter.orgSource 2: careerlogx.com
More about working here
Experienced nurses
Career development is built into the year—certifications, seminars, courses, annual conferences, and mentorship are actively encouraged.
As of 2026Source: masseycancercenter.org
Moving here
You would be on the VCU Health Medical Campus in historic downtown Richmond, a metro with cost of living about 2% below the national level and average commutes near 20 minutes.
As of 2026Source: masseycancercenter.org
Experienced nurses
Open oncology paths currently span clinical research nursing, ambulatory hematology/oncology clinic leadership, surgical oncology at Chesterfield Pavilion, radiation oncology, and cancer survivorship.
Working conditions
- Scheduling
- Clinical Research Nurse: up to 5 remote days per month after training and leadership approval. Posted shifts include Days, Nights, PRN, and Varied Shifts across oncology roles.
As of 2026Source 1: masseycancercenter.orgSource 2: careerlogx.com
Starting out and growing here
- Career development
- Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement; professional development encouraged (certifications, seminars, courses, annual conferences, mentorship) as part of annual career development.
As of 2026Source: masseycancercenter.org
- Tuition support
- Continuing education tuition for undergraduate and graduate courses, maximum 6 credits per semester; generous tuition benefits for full-time university staff.
As of 2026Source: masseycancercenter.org
The city
Living in Richmond, VA
Richmond blends Civil War history with a growing arts scene and James River outdoor access. Virginia's capital offers a manageable pace, respected hospital systems, and neighborhoods like Carytown and the Fan District that give nurses a grounded, livable feel between shifts.
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- Metro price level · Richmond area
- 2% below the national average
- BEA index 97.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,372/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $64,587/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You would join VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center on the VCU Health Medical Campus in historic downtown Richmond.
- Academic Medical Center · Richmond
More about VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Massey is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center—one of 58 in the country and one of two in Virginia—with a catchment across 66 localities in eastern, central, and southern Virginia and more than 200 cancer-related studies. The center marks 50 years of cancer care and research and states it is still growing, hiring oncology clinicians, research staff, and support roles. Day to day, oncology work here spans the Clinical Trials Office and clinical research nursing, ambulatory hematology and oncology clinic leadership, surgical oncology at Chesterfield Pavilion, radiation oncology, and cancer survivorship. Clinical Research Nurses can earn up to five remote days per month after training and leadership approval; other postings run Days, Nights, PRN, and varied shifts. As full-time university staff you get 28 vacation days, 12+ state holidays, four volunteer days, VRS retirement, Commonwealth medical/dental/vision, parental and caregiver leave, and an EAP. Tuition support covers up to six undergraduate or graduate credits per semester, and career development—certifications, seminars, courses, conferences, mentorship—is part of the annual plan. Pay ranges and unit ratios are not published in the materials available now, so you will want those answered in the interview.
Reduce Virginia’s cancer burden through research, person-centered care from prevention through survivorship, community integration, and training.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center (1 of 58 U.S.; 1 of 2 in Virginia)
- 28 vacation days, 12+ state holidays, and 4 volunteer days for full-time university staff
- Tuition support up to 6 undergrad/grad credits per semester
- Clinical Research Nurse remote option: up to 5 days per month after training and approval
- Encouraged certifications, seminars, conferences, and mentorship as annual career development
- Active hiring across clinical research, ambulatory heme/onc, surgical oncology, radiation, and survivorship
The hard parts
- Nurse-to-patient ratios not published for listed units
- No formal nurse residency pathway listed in current materials
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 10, 2026
- Website
- masseycancercenter.org ↗
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Clinical Trials Office / Clinical Research Nursing
Clinical Research Nurse role in Massey Clinical Trials Office, Clinical Operations; permanent university staff posting.
Source location unconfirmedSource: masseycancercenter.org
Ambulatory Hematology and Oncology Clinic
Active posting for Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - Ambulatory Hematology and Oncology Clinic - Days.
Source location unconfirmedSource: careerlogx.com
Surgical Oncology - Chesterfield Pavilion
Active Advanced Practice Provider - Surgical Oncology posting at Chesterfield Pavilion, Richmond VA area.
Source location unconfirmedSource: careerlogx.com
Radiation Oncology
Active MRI Tech - Radiation Oncology PRN varied shifts and Radiation Oncology Clinic Engineer postings.
Source location unconfirmedSource: careerlogx.com
Cancer Survivorship
Active Advanced Practice Provider - Cancer Survivorship listing under Massey.
Source location unconfirmedSource: careerlogx.com
Hematology Laboratory
Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT Hematology nights and PRN nights postings listed for Massey.
Source location unconfirmedSource: careerlogx.com
Open roles
Current openings at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Refreshed throughout the day.
Clinical Research Nurse, Clinical Trials Office, Clinical Operations
Richmond, VA
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
- 3–6 month orientation · reported
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