Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology
Advocate Sherman Hospital - 1425 N Randall Rd
You'll work on the Oncology Unit at Sherman Hospital, a Magnet-designated hospital.
Posted Oct 23 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights Part Time Night24 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Oncology Unit · Hospital Join the team on the Oncology Unit at Magnet designated Sherman Hospital.
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRN license from the state you practice in
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Our nursing team spans from enthusiastic new graduates to seasoned professionals with decades of practice
- License
- RN license from the state you practice in Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Certification
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Certification
- Chemotherapy administration certification within 6 months of hire (experienced nurses)After hire · within 6 months of hire Experienced nurses are expected to certify in chemotherapy administration within 6 months of hire.
- Certification
- Chemotherapy administration certification within one year of hire (newly graduate nurses)After hire · within one year of hire Newly graduate nurses are expected to certify in chemotherapy administration within one year of hire.
- Education
- Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing, BSN Preferred
Preferred
- Education
- BSN BSN 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.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →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 →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →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
- Extra pay
- Shift and on-call premium pay Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
- Bonus
- Incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsfor select positions
- Eligibility
- Eligible for benefits Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Eligibility
- Program eligibility depends on FTE or status depending on FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.)
- Pay reviews
- Base pay is set within the range by qualifications, skills, experience and training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Pay reviews
- Annual raises are based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent careFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- BenefitsAdoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- BenefitsDefined contribution retirement plan with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (3)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Financial wellness programs
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Chemotherapy administration
- Weekends
- Every third weekend Every third weekend commitment.
- On call
- On-call rotation
- Holidays
- Holiday group commitment Holiday Group commitment.
- Details
- Magnet-designated hospital Join the team on the Oncology Unit at Magnet designated Sherman Hospital.
- Details
- Acute care hospital with a Level II trauma center As an acute care hospital with a Level II Trauma Center
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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.
Original listing
Posted on Advocate Sherman Hospital’s careers page.
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Department
35851 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Med Surg: IU Oncology
Status
Part time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hou rs Per Week
24
Schedule Details/Additional Information
Every third weekend commitment. Holiday Group commitment. Experienced nurses are expected to certify in chemotherapy administration within 6 months of hire. Newly graduate nurses are expected to certify in chemotherapy administration within one year of hire.
Pay Range
- $38.20 - $57.30
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology
- Advocate Sherman Hospital, Elgin IL
- Part Time Night
Where You Will Work
Join the team on the Oncology Unit at Magnet designated Sherman Hospital. Here, you’ll find a collaborative, supportive, and highly engaged team committed to delivering compassionate, safe, and exceptional care. Our nursing team spans from enthusiastic new graduates to seasoned professionals with decades of practice—alongside dedicated nursing assistants who bring diverse skills and perspectives.
We’re Looking For
Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing, BSN Preferred Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association All RNs are required to obtain Chemotherapy Administration Certification within 1 year.
What You’ll Do
As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About This Location
Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin has been a trusted source of care for the community for more than 135 years. As an acute care hospital with a Level II Trauma Center, we serve more than 60,000 patients each year with expertise and compassion. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now!
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.