Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology
RWJ Somerset
Somerville, New Jersey 08876
$46.9–$63.44/hr
About $98k–$132k/yr a year
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Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026
What this might mean for you
RWJ Somerset is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $98k–$132k a year. Per-diem means you set the rhythm — pick up when it works, step back when it doesn't.
About this role
Skills for this role
Requirements
- Current New Jersey RN license
- ASN or Nursing Diploma (Must agree to complete BSN within 5 years of hire date)
- BLS and ACLS required
- Strong communication, excellent customer service, interpersonal skills
- 1-2 years medical-Surgical Oncology nursing experience (preferred)
- Chemo/Immunotherapy Provider Card (preferred)
About the employer
You would be walking into the only hospital in Somerset County, in Somerville, where a two-story vertical expansion above the existing building is already enclosed and past the halfway mark. Nurses here chart in Epic, use HRO safety habits, and…
What reviewers appreciate
- PTAP-accredited-with-distinction one-year new-grad residency with four cohorts a year
- Staff RN preceptor plus year-long mentorship and group meetings for residents
- Specialty tracks from Med/Surg and Telemetry through ICU, ED, L&D, OR, and more
What reviewers flag
- ED Rapid Decision Unit roles are nights with every other weekend required
- Labor status was long non-union; a first contract was only recently ratified
- Some RN postings prefer a BSN or completion within five years
Living in Somerville, NJ
Somerville, NJ, blends small-town charm with a bustling historic downtown district. As the Somerset County seat, it offers a welcoming community vibe for nurses seeking a quieter home base within easy reach of central New Jersey's amenities.
- State price level · New Jersey
- 108.8
- 9% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,802/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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