Oncology Research RN - CTO - Phase 1

University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Posted Sep 16

Unit and setting: Oncology
License: RN license State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse Certification.State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse Certification.

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License: State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse Certification. Check your license
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or an equivalent nationally recognized provider
Certification: Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Experience: No required experience

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Against similar roles: In range for Oklahoma staff rolesOklahoma staff postings that state pay run $54k/yr to $116k/yr, the middle half $60k/yr to $94k/yr, across 122 postings.

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About this role

Job no: 494073
Work type: Professional
Location: Oklahoma City
Categories: Technology/Research

Pay Range: Targeted annual salary ranges from $55,800 to $72,600, based on experience.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Position Introduction

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 74 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options. At the Stephenson Cancer Center, we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you!

Learn more about the Stephenson Cancer Center’s Clinical Trials Office here.

Where Compassion Meets Discovery: If you are passionate about oncology care, inspired by clinical research, and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’re seeking a dedicated Oncology Research Registered Nurse (RN) to partner with physicians, researchers, and patients at the forefront of cancer treatment and discovery.

In this role, you won’t just deliver care—you’ll help shape the future of oncology.

Why This Role Matters: As an Oncology Research RN, you play a critical role in advancing cancer research while delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. You will support clinical trials and research initiatives by combining expert nursing practice with patient education, data collection, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Every day, your work contributes directly to better outcomes, innovative therapies, and hope for patients and families.

What You’ll Do

You will perform a wide range of professional nursing duties, acting as both a clinical expert and trusted patient advocate, including:

Clinical & Patient Care

Research & Data Support

Patient Education & Coordination

Leadership & Collaboration

Additional Responsibilities

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking research environment where your contributions matter—to patients, to physicians, and to the future of cancer care. We offer a supportive team culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to help advance life-changing oncology research while delivering compassionate, high-quality care every day.

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Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule

Travel: Not required

Required Education and Experience

Associate's Degree in Nursing.

No required experience

Required Certifications and Licenses

State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse Certification.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or an equivalent nationally recognized provider

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Advertised: 16 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Dec 2026 Central Standard Time

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What's around it?

In Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City, OKFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent: $1,130/mo
Household income: $68,656/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Oklahoma City, OK

NeighborhoodsYoung professionals get steered to walkable inner districts: Reddit regulars name Paseo and Plaza for restaurants and errands on foot, while Apartments.com’s renter shortlist is Deep Deuce (just north of Bricktown, jazz-and-blues history, apartments and townhomes, 1-bedrooms averaging $1,283 for about 689 sq ft), Midtown, Automobile Alley, Wileman 3, and Edgewater/Lakepointe. Facebook locals add quieter in-town names Nichols Hills, Lakehurst, Belle Isle, and Quail Creek. Family-oriented suburbs in the 2026 Extra Space roundup are Edmond (median home $253,500, universities, Arcadia Lake), Piedmont ($252,100, new homes, top schools), budget Moore ($148,500) and Yukon ($145,400, Route 66), plus more rural Tuttle ($194,700). The city spans more than 600 square miles, so even trendy pockets still sit inside a drive-first metro.

Young professionals get steered to walkable inner districts: Reddit regulars name Paseo and Plaza for restaurants and errands on foot, while Apartments.com’s renter shortlist is Deep Deuce (just north of Bricktown, jazz-and-blues history, apartments and townhomes, 1-bedrooms averaging $1,283 for about 689 sq ft), Midtown, Automobile Alley, Wileman 3, and Edgewater/Lakepointe. Facebook locals add quieter in-town names Nichols Hills, Lakehurst, Belle Isle, and Quail Creek.

Family-oriented suburbs in the 2026 Extra Space roundup are Edmond (median home $253,500, universities, Arcadia Lake), Piedmont ($252,100, new homes, top schools), budget Moore ($148,500) and Yukon ($145,400, Route 66), plus more rural Tuttle ($194,700). The city spans more than 600 square miles, so even trendy pockets still sit inside a drive-first metro.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: extraspace.com

Getting aroundU.S. News puts the average commute at about 20.66 minutes, and Sparefoot says that from most of town you can reach the heart of the city in about 20 minutes by car; downtown itself is walkable. Deep Deuce is described as moderately walkable and bikeable, very driveable, with some public transit, but Extra Space lists car dependence as a core con and easy traffic and parking as a pro. Sources never name hospital campuses, bus lines, or garage realities; healthcare is a major local industry spread across a 600-plus-square-mile city, so owning a car is the realistic default.

U.S. News puts the average commute at about 20.66 minutes, and Sparefoot says that from most of town you can reach the heart of the city in about 20 minutes by car; downtown itself is walkable. Deep Deuce is described as moderately walkable and bikeable, very driveable, with some public transit, but Extra Space lists car dependence as a core con and easy traffic and parking as a pro.

Sources never name hospital campuses, bus lines, or garage realities; healthcare is a major local industry spread across a 600-plus-square-mile city, so owning a car is the realistic default.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: sparefoot.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: extraspace.com

OutdoorsDowntown green space is Scissortail Park (Skydance Bridge views of the skyline) plus Myriad Botanical Gardens and the Crystal Bridge Conservatory; Wheeler Park is another named city park. Oklahoma River trails and RIVERSPORT Adventures cover paddling and water sports, with a Bricktown Water Taxi on the canal. Lake Hefner is the in-city lake for sailing and recreation; Edmond’s Arcadia Lake is the northern-suburb option. Year-round outdoor life is parks, lakes, and river trails on the prairie—not mountains—and one visitor guide even flags indoor skiing as a quirky city extra.

Downtown green space is Scissortail Park (Skydance Bridge views of the skyline) plus Myriad Botanical Gardens and the Crystal Bridge Conservatory; Wheeler Park is another named city park. Oklahoma River trails and RIVERSPORT Adventures cover paddling and water sports, with a Bricktown Water Taxi on the canal.

Lake Hefner is the in-city lake for sailing and recreation; Edmond’s Arcadia Lake is the northern-suburb option. Year-round outdoor life is parks, lakes, and river trails on the prairie—not mountains—and one visitor guide even flags indoor skiing as a quirky city extra.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: visitokc.com Source 2: adventuresofaplusk.com Source 3: theadventuristmagazine.com Source 4: apartments.com Source 5: extraspace.com

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Living in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City is the Modern Frontier: working stockyards and Horse Show Capital energy beside Scissortail Park, Bricktown’s canal, and a young metro (median age about 34) U.S. News ranks among the best big U.S. cities. Healthcare is a core local industry beside energy and aerospace. Housing sits well below national prices—median homes in the mid-$200ks, many 1-bedrooms under $1,000 except Deep Deuce—and typical drives run about 20 minutes. Young professionals land in Paseo, Plaza, Deep Deuce, Midtown, and Automobile Alley; families pick Edmond (universities, Arcadia Lake) and Piedmont (top schools) or cheaper Moore and Yukon. Weekends mean Lake Hefner, Oklahoma River trails and RIVERSPORT, Cattlemen’s in Stockyards City, the National Memorial, First Americans Museum, and Plaza Walls murals. Locals really will talk to you; the nickname is the Big Friendly. Tradeoffs are Tornado Alley springs, mid-to-high-90s humid summers, a car-required 600-square-mile sprawl, mixed schools unless you choose suburbs carefully, high homeowners insurance, and neighborhood-variable crime.

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As of 2026Source 1: visitokc.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: extraspace.com Source 6: adventuresofaplusk.com Source 7: sparefoot.com Source 8: reddit.com

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