Registered Nurse - Thriving Oncology Practice

Spokane Valley, Washington

The radiation oncology staff nurse is responsible and accountable for the nursing care provided to an assigned caseload of patients treated with radiation therapy in the radiation therapy department.

Posted Sep 30

Unit and setting: Radiation oncology department Patients treated with radiation therapy
License: RN license have current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing stateCurrent RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state
Term: Permanent seeking a Full-time Registered NurseFull-time

Do you qualify?

License: Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state have current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state
Certification: Current BCLS certification have current BCLS certification
Certification: Current ACLS certification (role specific) have current ACLS certification (role specific)
Education: Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education be a graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education
Experience: Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer
Also asks: Maintain continuing education requirements maintain continuing education requirements
Also asks: Ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential.

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Certification: Current or pending Oncology Certification current or pending Oncology Certification preferred

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Washington staff rolesWashington staff postings that state pay run $36/hr to $76/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $69/hr, across 1,336 postings.

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The role and schedule

Day to day: Direct and indirect nursing care of patients in the radiation oncology department The radiation oncology nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of patients in the radiation oncology department.
Day to day: Patient education The radiation oncology nurse is responsible for patient education, physical assessment, nutrition counseling and assisting physicians with exams and procedures.
Day to day: Physical assessment
Day to day: Nutrition counseling
Day to day: Assisting physicians with exams and procedures
Day to day: Participates in companywide quality initiatives Participates in companywide quality initiatives.
Day to day: Supports and adheres to the Compliance Program, Code of Ethics and Business Standards Supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Details: Training and orientation period This position will include a training and orientation period **

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Cancer Care Northwest

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Join a Legacy of Care - Delivering over 50 years of Healing and Hope

For over five decades Cancer Care Northwest has been the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center, providing an integrated approach to the diagnosis, treatment and healing of cancer and blood-related diseases.

Our collective passion to fight against cancer is what motivates and inspires us every day and is the reason Cancer Care Northwest has become the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center. We provide comprehensive, innovative, compassionate, integrated care throughout each patient's journey. We are searching for dedicated professionals who share our passion in saving lives. Are you searching for better work-life balance? Join us in our mission to save lives.

Cancer Care Northwest/Inner Pacific Alliance for Cancer Care is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse.

Job Summary

The radiation oncology staff nurse is responsible and accountable for the nursing care provided to an assigned caseload of patients treated with radiation therapy in the radiation therapy department. The radiation oncology nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of patients in the radiation oncology department. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential.

The radiation oncology nurse is responsible for patient education, physical assessment, nutrition counseling and assisting physicians with exams and procedures. Participates in companywide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

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Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the job.

Formal Education, Certification/Licensure and Prior

Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must: be a graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education have current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state have current BCLS certification have current ACLS certification (role specific) experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer maintain continuing education requirements current or pending Oncology Certification preferred

Benefit information and eligibility can be found at Employee Benefits at Cancer Care Northwest

Salary DOE -$37.96-$58.84 per hour

This position will include a training and orientation period

What's around it?

In Spokane Valley, WA

Spokane Valley, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,353/mo
Household income: $74,042/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Spokane Valley, WA

NeighborhoodsProspective residents weigh multiple distinct micro-markets across the metro area. Spokane Valley offers a more expansive suburban layout with convenient arterial access, contrasting with Spokane's South Hill, which is favored for its mature tree canopy, historic Craftsman homes, and immediate proximity to major hospital hubs. Nearby options include the master-planned suburban enclave of Liberty Lake to the east and the Northside towards the county line, allowing healthcare workers to choose between dense neighborhood grids and properties offering larger lot sizes.

Prospective residents weigh multiple distinct micro-markets across the metro area. Spokane Valley offers a more expansive suburban layout with convenient arterial access, contrasting with Spokane's South Hill, which is favored for its mature tree canopy, historic Craftsman homes, and immediate proximity to major hospital hubs.

Nearby options include the master-planned suburban enclave of Liberty Lake to the east and the Northside towards the county line, allowing healthcare workers to choose between dense neighborhood grids and properties offering larger lot sizes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: farrgroupnw.com

Getting aroundSpokane Valley sits directly along the Interstate 90 corridor, which serves as the primary regional artery connecting east-valley residential areas to major medical centers and downtown employers. While everyday commutes across the region are generally considered short and manageable compared to large West Coast metros, local drivers frequently note congestion during peak rush hours, particularly along key highway merges and major shopping thoroughfares.

Spokane Valley sits directly along the Interstate 90 corridor, which serves as the primary regional artery connecting east-valley residential areas to major medical centers and downtown employers. While everyday commutes across the region are generally considered short and manageable compared to large West Coast metros, local drivers frequently note congestion during peak rush hours, particularly along key highway merges and major shopping thoroughfares.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: farrgroupnw.com Source 2: halstedhometeam.com Source 3: facebook.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is central to life in the Spokane Valley region across all four seasons. Paved routes like the Centennial Trail stretch from Spokane through the Valley toward the Idaho border, accommodating runners, cyclists, and rollerbladers alongside the Fish Lake Trail. Nearby waters such as the Spokane River, Little Spokane River, and Lake Coeur d'Alene offer summer paddleboarding, boating, and river floating, while Mt. Spokane provides nearby winter skiing and snowboarding.

Outdoor recreation is central to life in the Spokane Valley region across all four seasons. Paved routes like the Centennial Trail stretch from Spokane through the Valley toward the Idaho border, accommodating runners, cyclists, and rollerbladers alongside the Fish Lake Trail.

Nearby waters such as the Spokane River, Little Spokane River, and Lake Coeur d'Alene offer summer paddleboarding, boating, and river floating, while Mt. Spokane provides nearby winter skiing and snowboarding.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: halstedhometeam.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: travelsofsarahfay.com

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Living in Spokane Valley

Spokane Valley offers relocating nurses an accessible suburban base situated midway between urban Spokane and North Idaho's recreational lakes. For healthcare professionals seeking functional space, the Valley delivers single-family neighborhoods with sizable yards, garages, and streamlined access to the Interstate 90 corridor. Living here places four-season adventure at your doorstep: trail runs along the Centennial Trail, summer floating on the Spokane River, weekend trips to Lake Coeur d'Alene, and winter skiing at Mt. Spokane. Urban amenities, from the roaring Spokane Falls and Looff Carrousel at Riverfront Park to coffee houses and regional dining, sit just a quick drive west. However, newcomers must navigate practical tradeoffs. Traffic bottlenecks develop along primary retail strips and highway commutes during shift changes. Furthermore, true winter cold, snow, and short daylight hours require seasonal preparation, and local wages do not always keep step with rising regional living expenses. For nurses who value outdoor recreation, manageable urban proximity, and suburban breathing room, Spokane Valley provides a balanced Pacific Northwest landing pad.

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As of 2026-04Source 1: farrgroupnw.com Source 2: halstedhometeam.com Source 3: halstedhometeam.com Source 4: travelsofsarahfay.com

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