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Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Oncology

MedStar Health

Baltimore, Maryland

$35–$56.91/hr

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RNMedical-SurgicalOncologySurgical Oncology

Last seen active Aug 3, 2026

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$35–$56.91/hr

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About this Job: Unit Highlights Post surgical Med/Surg Oncology 10 Large private rooms Cross train to 48-bed medical surgical unit NICHE Certified Schedules Full-Time: three 12-hour shifts & every 3rd weekend Part-time: two 12-hour shifts & every 3rd weekend Key Responsibilities As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team Nursing Benefits Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources Comprehensive health benefit plans Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options Retirement plans with match Tuition assistance to advance your education Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health Relocation assistance up to $5,000 Free parking for associates Qualifications ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. 1 year of RN experience required; at least 1 year of acute care Oncology RN experience strongly preferred. Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required upon completion of 90 days. Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) required. OCN preferred. This position has a hiring range of : USD $35.00 - USD $56.91 /Hr.

Requirements

  • ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required
  • 1 year of RN experience required
  • At least 1 year of acute care Oncology RN experience strongly preferred
  • Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN required
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required upon completion of 90 days
  • Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) required
  • OCN preferred

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Referral program
  • Free parking
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Relocation assistance
  • Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources

About the employer

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MedStar Health
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You’re weighing MedStar Health from Leonardtown, at the rural southern Maryland edge of a system that runs from Baltimore and DC outward—about 8,000 nurses across 10 hospitals, home health, and ambulatory sites. If you’re new, the Nurse Residency Program (October…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Nurse residency with clinical coach and dedicated educators
  • ADN-to-BSN tuition cost covered
  • Relocation bonus offered at hiring events

What reviewers flag

  • Work-life balance strained during peak workload and staffing crunches
  • Some nurses report poor orientation experiences
  • Senior management scores lag other Glassdoor categories
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Living in Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, nicknamed Charm City, offers nurses major medical employers like Johns Hopkins Hospital alongside historic waterfront neighborhoods. Fells Point and Canton deliver cobblestone charm and harbor views, while the Inner Harbor anchors downtown dining and culture. This mid-Atlantic location sits within easy reach of both Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.

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Metro price level · Baltimore area
104.5
5% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,331/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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