Registered Nurse (RN), Inpatient Oncology
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Cambridge, Massachusetts
$42.65–$105.81/hr
About $89k–$220k/yr
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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.
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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
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…
What reviewers appreciate
- Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Cancer institute setting
- Beth Israel Lahey Health is among nearby employers
What reviewers flag
- No validated pay figures available yet to compare offers
- No validated unit, scheduling, or ratio detail in the current set
Living in Cambridge, MA
Home to Harvard and MIT, Cambridge blends academic energy with riverside charm along the Charles River. Harvard Square offers cafes, bookstores, and street music, while quieter residential streets nearby give nurses a livable balance between city access and community feel.
- Metro price level · Cambridge area
- 108.3
- 8% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $2,787/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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