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Nurse II (Part-Time/First Shift/Temporary-Benefited)

Eligibility
RN

Posted Sep 10

What the listing says

Role

Term
Part Time
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Inside the NY staff range

NY staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $66/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $55/hr, across 1143 postings.

About this role

Title

Nurse II (Part-Time/First Shift/Temporary-Benefited)

Job Type

Temporary, Benefited

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Company

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department

Diagnostic Radiology

Time Type

Part time

Weekly Hours

18.75

Fte

0.4688

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary

Join our team as a Registered Nurse and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing cancer and cancer-related health challenges.

In this role, you’ll provide expert patient care, health teaching, and counseling while delivering interventions that restore and support well-being. You’ll work collaboratively with physicians and licensed providers to carry out medical regimens and lead a dedicated care team of nurses and clinical support staff. Beyond daily patient care, you’ll also take part in professional development opportunities through workshops, in-service training, and ongoing education.

This is an opportunity to grow your nursing career in a supportive environment while helping patients and families navigate their most critical health journeys.

No matter where you are in your career journey - Roswell Park offers a welcoming environment to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

The starting rate of pay for this position is $49.32 per hour.

Learn more about our nursing program:https://www.roswellpark.org/careers/nursing

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

License Requirement

License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.

Education and Experience

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time oncology nursing experience; or
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time critical care experience; or
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months (full-time) as a Nurse I at Roswell Park.

Note

  • Incumbents will serve a one (1) year full-time probationary period as a Nurse II.
  • Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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Requirements

  • License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time oncology nursing experience; or
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time critical care experience; or
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months (full-time) as a Nurse I at Roswell Park.

Place

City
Buffalo, New York
Median rent
$1,046/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$50,041/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
4% below the national average

Buffalo area index 95.8, where 100 is the national average.

Buffalo sits on the Lake Erie shore, steps from Niagara Falls. This tight-knit Rust Belt city blends historic neighborhoods like Allentown with revitalized waterfront districts, offering nurses affordable living, harsh but scenic winters, and loyal sports-fan culture without big-city pressure.

Map showing the location of Buffalo, NY
Approximate location in Buffalo, NY. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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