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Non-Bedside Registered Nurse (RN): Oncology

MercyOne

Waterloo, Iowa

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RNOncologyHematology

Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

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At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities. As a Non-Bedside RN at MercyOne, you will use theory-based practice, the RN utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement and evaluate outcome based care for Oncology and Hematology patients. The RN facilitates communication with physicians, patient and family, other departments and/or team members.

Skills for this role

Critical Thinking

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Associates required BSN preferred
  • Current Iowa RN license
  • BLS
  • Mandatory Reporter
  • Oncology Certified Nurse achieve within 18 months of hire
  • Minimum of 1 year clinic experience is preferred
  • High language, intermediate math, high reasoning ability

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Full benefits package
  • Opportunity for growth throughout the system

About the employer

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MercyOne
Trauma Center

You are looking at MercyOne in Waterloo and the wider Northeast Iowa network—Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Oelwein medical centers with 491 licensed beds, 24-hour emergency care, and more than 2,500 colleagues. Waterloo Medical Center is an Area Level III Trauma…

491 beds
2.5 Google rating
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What reviewers appreciate

  • Sign-on bonuses listed from $10,000 (Mason City medical unit) up to $15,000 (Clive rehab and Acute Care Resource Pool)
  • Relocation bonus available on the Acute Care RN Resource Pool for all experience levels
  • Benefits from day one on Mason City RN-Medical Unit postings (health, retirement, PTO, vision, dental)

What reviewers flag

  • RN BSN Glassdoor subset around 2.8/5 with lower pay/benefits and work-life scores than the company average
  • Waterloo reviews cite staffing shortages, high turnover, training gaps, and some bullying experiences
  • Local TV investigation reported multiple recent nurses raising patient-safety concerns
mission-drivenCatholic-affiliatedtrauma-readyflexible schedulinginternal mobilitymixed reviews

Living in Waterloo, IA

Waterloo sits in Iowa's Cedar Valley along the Cedar River, offering Midwestern small-city living with a proud agricultural and manufacturing heritage. Nurses relocating here will find a tight-knit community, affordable housing, and easy access to outdoor recreation along area trails and waterways.

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Metro price level · Waterloo area
87.1
13% below the national average
Median gross rent
$923/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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

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