Pediatric Oncology Nurse II: Kay 4 nights
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
$31.5–$55/hr
About $66k–$114k/yr
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Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026
What this might mean for you
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a specialty hospital, so the case mix runs deep rather than wide. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $66k–$114k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.
What the posting states
- Shift
- Nights
- Weekends, holidays, call
- 12 hour shifts with rotating holiday and weekend requirements.
- Patient load & staffing
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1
About this role
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Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
- BSN required with completion of 18 months of clinical nursing experience
- St. Jude or other RN experience required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) OR Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
- Intermediate pediatric assessment, critical thinking, and pain assessment skills
- Some experience in pediatric or oncology nursing
- Working knowledge of research protocols
About the employer
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and specializes in pediatric hematology and oncology care. The institution integrates clinical practice with a research-oriented approach, offering nursing professionals the opportunity to engage in evidence-based critical care for children…
What reviewers appreciate
- 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio in the ICU
- 24/7 dedicated support from Intensivists and Advanced Practice Providers
- Opportunity to blend critical thinking with a research approach to pediatric oncology/hematology
What reviewers flag
- High-acuity patient population with complex and life-threatening illnesses may be emotionally demanding
- 12-hour shift schedule may be physically taxing
- Emotionally intense work environment caring for critically ill children
Living in Memphis, TN
Memphis blends Southern hospitality with a rich musical heritage along the Mississippi River. Nurses enjoy affordable living, renowned barbecue culture, and vibrant downtown energy. The city's healthcare sector is anchored by major medical centers, offering diverse career opportunities in a metropolis famous for blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll history.
- Metro price level · Memphis area
- 92.2
- 8% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,181/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
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On your path
Pediatrics / NICU is a first-year unit lane. Families are part of every care plan.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- Can you confirm how many hours and shifts are expected each week and what the weekend and call requirements are?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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