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Oncology Intermediate Care Unit - Registered Nurse (RN)

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Sentara Health

Norfolk, Virginia

You'll work on a 36-bed inpatient intermediate care unit caring for patients with cancer.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 13 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Nights · 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shifts Shift: Nights Hours: 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Oncology 6 RP intermediate care unit · Hospital Care provided on this unit includes chemotherapy, hospice, radiation, stem cell transplant/CAR-T, radioactive iodine, and symptom management.chemo, hospice, radiation, stem cell transplant/CAR-T and radioactive iodine patients
License
RN license Registered Nurse license requiredRegistered Nurse license
Term
Permanent Status: Full-time, 36 hours per weekFull time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, 11-week transition-to-practice program
License
Registered Nurse license Registered Nurse license required
Certification
BLS within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
Certification
ONS/ONCC or Sentara chemotherapy and biotherapy provider card within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or Sentara-approved Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card required within 6 months of hire
Education
RN degree or diploma Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required

Preferred

Education
BSN or MSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Sign-on bonus
$30,000
Bonus
up to $30,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $30,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance*Qualified candidates may be eligible
Bonus
annual discretionary bonus Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental and vision plansMedical, Dental, Vision plans
  • BenefitsAdoption, fertility and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • BenefitsPaid time off and sick leavePaid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • BenefitsPaid parental and family caregiver leavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • BenefitsEmergency backup careEmergency Backup Care
  • BenefitsLong-term and short-term disability and critical illness plansLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
More benefits (13)
  • BenefitsLife insuranceLife Insurance
  • Benefits401k/403B with employer match401k/403B with Employer Match
  • BenefitsTuition assistance of $5,250/year and discounted education through Guild EducationTuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • BenefitsStudent debt pay down of $10,000Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
  • BenefitsPet insurancePet Insurance
  • BenefitsLegal resources planLegal Resources Plan
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • PTO
  • 401k/403B
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Debt Pay Down

The role and schedule

Day to day
chemotherapy and other treatments administering medications, delivering chemotherapy and other treatments
Unit size
36-bed unit The Oncology 6 RP Unit is a 36-bed inpatient Intermediate Care Unit dedicated to caring for patients with cancer.
Weekends
every other weekend required Weekends: Every other weekend availability required
Holidays
holiday rotation required Holiday Rotation: Required
Details
525-bed hospital Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility
Details
Magnet-designated hospital for nursing excellence As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence
Details
New grads start a 6-month residency For new graduates, this program begins a comprehensive 6-month residency designed to support a confident transition into professional nursing practice.

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
11-week transition-to-practice program

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What are the call requirements?
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Oncology has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.

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Work shift
Third (Nights)

Overview

Sentara is hiring a full-time Night Shift Registered Nurse for the Dedicated Oncology Unit at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $30,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance*

Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Norfolk, VA Status: Full-time, 36 hours per week Shift: Nights Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Weekends: Every other weekend availability required Holiday Rotation: Required

Oncology 6 RP Unit Overview

The Oncology 6 RP Unit is a 36-bed inpatient Intermediate Care Unit dedicated to caring for patients with cancer. Nurses on this unit provide compassionate, specialized care while monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, delivering chemotherapy and other treatments, and supporting patients through complex care needs. Care provided on this unit includes chemotherapy, hospice, radiation, stem cell transplant/CAR-T, radioactive iodine, and symptom management.

Work within one of the country’s largest cancer networks, accredited as an Integrated Network Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer experts, to support individualized patient care. Provide care in an environment that prioritizes advanced, evidence-based technology and treatments, including innovative radiation therapies, robotic surgery, and HIPEC®.

Education Requirements

  • Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
  • Students currently completing an accredited nursing program are encouraged to apply

Certification/Licensure Requirements

Registered Nurse license required Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nurse license may be considered Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or Sentara-approved Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card required within 6 months of hire

Experience Requirements

No prior RN experience required

New Graduate RNs Are Welcome to Apply

This unit welcomes both new graduate nurses and experienced nurses transitioning into oncology or intermediate care. Sentara’s 11-week Transition to Practice program supports the orientation experience with focused knowledge development and hands-on skill acquisition for IMC practice. For new graduates, this program begins a comprehensive 6-month residency designed to support a confident transition into professional nursing practice. New graduate nurses are automatically enrolled, with no separate application required.

Nurse Residency and Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara

Sentara Health launches nurse residency program amid nationwide shortage of nurses | 13newsnow.com

Unique 6-Month Program Includes

Automatic enrollment for RNs with less than 12 months of experience or those transitioning to a new practice area General nursing orientation Specialty clinical track residency Professional development sessions Mentorship and unit-based preceptors

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Benefits

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

What's around it?

In Norfolk, VA

Norfolk, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent
$1,321/mo
Household income
$66,109/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Norfolk, VA

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