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Registered Nurse (RN), Inpatient Oncology

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Cambridge, Massachusetts

$42.65–$105.81/hr

About $89k–$220k/yr

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RNOncologyHematology

Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

What this might mean for you

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a specialty hospital, so the case mix runs deep rather than wide. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $89k–$220k a year.

About this role

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The Registered Nurse (RN) at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides evidence-based oncology nursing care across inpatient care units. The RN is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring the safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive therapies. Additionally, the RN is involved in symptom management, patient and family education, and coordinating care within the interdisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include adhering to clinical protocols, hazardous drug handling and infection prevention standards, as well as meeting regulatory requirements. The RN is also instrumental in ensuring accurate documentation, improving patient throughput, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • Current unrestricted Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Associate degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree in nursing strongly preferred (must complete BSN within 4 years if hired with associate degree)
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate required or obtained within 6 months of hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred depending on work area
  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred
  • 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse preferred
  • Acute care nursing experience preferred

Benefits

  • Eligible for benefits
  • Relocation assistance may be available for candidates relocating more than 150 miles

About the employer

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Specialty Hospital

You are weighing a role at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. What we can stand on today is the place itself—the institute and the city—not pay bands, ratios, residency details, or unit texture, because those are not in the…

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  • Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Cancer institute setting
  • Beth Israel Lahey Health is among nearby employers

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