Registered Nurse RN Cancer Center
Rockford, Illinois
Posted Aug 19
- Unit
- Oncology
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Outpatient
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Illinois is $35/hr, across 937 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
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Pay range for this position is $39.34 - $52.16/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position.
Overview
Position
Summary
The Cancer Care Center Registered Nurse will provide expert care for oncology patients using a multidisciplinary approach. The Cancer Care Center Registered Nurse evaluates and treats oncology patients, following outlined protocols. Compassionate care and ongoing professional development are key to success in this role.
Qualifications
Required
Qualifications
Education
Associate degree in nursing
Experience
1 year of nursing experience Licensure/
Certification
Illinois Registered Nurse License, American Heart Association CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of hire OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) &/or a magnet approved certification or obtained within 3 years of hire. Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate within 3 months of hire for sites administering chemotherapy. Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing
Experience
1 year or more of Oncology nursing in an outpatient setting
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Requirements
- REQUIRED
- Associate degree in nursing
- 1 year of nursing experience
- Licensure/
- Illinois Registered Nurse License, American Heart Association CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of hire OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) &/or a magnet approved certification or obtained within 3 years of hire. Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate within 3 months of hire for sites administering chemotherapy.
- Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing
- Preferred Qualifications: 1 year or more of Oncology nursing in an outpatient setting
- Preferred Qualifications: OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Place
- City
- Rockford, Illinois
- Median rent
- $985/mo
- Local household income
- $54,752/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% below the national average
- Address
- Justin Ct, Rockford, IL 61108, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Rockford area index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.
Rockford sits along the Rock River in northern Illinois, offering a mix of urban amenities and outdoor recreation. Known as the 'Forest City,' it features extensive parkland and a growing healthcare sector. The downtown area continues to revitalize, while nearby state parks provide weekend escapes for nurses seeking balance between career and lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
OSF HealthCare is a faith-based healthcare system operated by The Sisters of The Third Order of St. Francis, with a presence across Illinois and Michigan. The system describes its workforce as 'Mission Partners' rather than employees, reflecting its deeply rooted…
On your path
Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
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